The region of Abruzzo is flanked by the coastal Adriatic Sea to the east and a high mountainous area to the west, including the Apennines.
The sweeping landscape includes typical traditional inland old stone buildings, which inspired the brand name “Pietrame” as the Italian word for stone is “Pietra.”
Wines from Pietrame are characterized by their strong character and decisive style typical for mountainous climates and soils.
The four unoaked wines represent the four seasons: soft and fruity Montepulciano (spring), fresh and elegant Pinot Grigio (summer), intense and well-balanced Chardonnay (autumn), and special limited edition
Pietrame Montepulciano aged for 12 months (winter).
In Abruzzo, the first evidence of wine production dates back to pre-Roman times, with the pottery of the funerary objects that came to light in the monumental necropolises around L'Aquila.
The vineyards extend over an area of 2,500 hectares, from the hills of the coast to the slopes of the mountains, in a typically Mediterranean, temperate climate, with considerable temperature ranges which determine optimal conditions for the accumulation of aromatic substances in the bunches, giving rise with high quality grapes.
The production is concentrated exclusively on the typical and native vines of the area, traditionally cultivated with pergolas, with a vocation for experimentation in the field and in the cellar.
Chardonnay grapes are harvested in mid August awhile Passerina grapes are harvested in mid September.
Vinification includes destemming of the grapes, soft pressing and fermentation at controlled temperatures.
The wine is refined in stainless steel tanks for three-four months.
