Located barely northeast of Rome, Italy’s Abruzzo area has many a delight to supply wine lovers and people on the lookout for an journey barely off the tourist-beaten paths. Whereas it’s tempting to hold on about the fantastic thing about the Giulianova seaside or the easy pleasure of smelling contemporary, hand-picked batches of saffron, in the present day we focus consideration on two wines from the vineyards of Pescara’s Cantina Zaccagnini.
2021 Cantina Zaccagnini Tralcetto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC – Presenting a stable basis of blackberry and darkish cherry, this wine positive factors help from white pepper because it develops within the glass. Further layers unfold on the palate, with black tea and toasted oak offering some dimension between the wealthy interaction of tannins and acidity. The end favors its earthier components, with oak, pepper, and leather-based main the cost. This bottle holds promise with one to 2 years if saved away from sight, but it surely’s additionally able to ship presently if in a pinch. Whether or not cellared or opened instantly, it will likely be a pleasant expertise for the asking value. B+ / $17
2022 Cantina Zaccagnini Tralcetto Pinot Grigio Terre Di Chieti IGT – Very approachable, with notes of pear and inexperienced apple working all through. On the palate, there’s a delicate contact of white flowers and guava for good measure and a touch of fresh-cut grass on the end. By no means falling out of steadiness, it’s as simple and unpretentious a Pinot Grigio as I’ve encountered in a while. It’s a very serviceable and good choice for informal, low-key gatherings. B / $19
2022 Cantina Zaccagnini Tralcetto Pinot Grigio Terre Di Chieti IGT
$19
