Ratings
2024 vintage average score around 89-91/100 from various critics
Identity
| Producer | De Fermo |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | IGT |
| Grapes | 100% Pecorino |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | intense straw-yellow with greenish reflections |
| Aroma | aromas of ripe yellow stone fruits, light spicy notes, mineral and saline puffs, ginger, sweet deli hints |
| Palate | round and oily palate, focused and briny with ripe fruit, balanced acid and salinity, fresh and mineral |
| Finish | finishes with a nice mineral and acid edge, persistent and balanced |
| Food Pairing | versatile partner at the table, pairs well with seafood, white meats, and savory dishes |
| Aging Potential | 3-6 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | aged 9-12 months in large Stockinger oak barrels, no fining or filtration |
| Fermentation | must ferments with indigenous yeasts |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 290 m |
| Soil | sandy calcareous clay |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | harvested manually at peak ripeness |
Interesting facts
| Named after Eloisa’s great-uncle Carlino who planted vines in the early 20th century; De Fermo is a reference producer in Abruzzo for authentic, age-worthy Pecorino wines |