Tasting Notes: The name “Cerasuolo” comes from the term “cerasa”, that is cherry, the small and delicate fruit that this wine makes come to mind in its color shades, and sensory notes. It is a rosé... Read More
Tasting Notes: This fresh Montepulciano is very enjoyable, but not simple. It has a balanced structure, with young and fresh red fruits notes and a good propensity to aging. Montepulciano is possibly the most reliable interpreter... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Caprera Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Fortuna is made from 75% Trebbiano and 25% Passerina grapes. This is as sensory as you’ll find in its category. It is an uncommon Trebbiano – or rather, genuinely... Read More
Tasting Notes: Concrete Bianco is half Pecorino and half Chardonnay, the grapes are partly pressed (vertical press) together. 100% spontaneous fermentation without temperature control. Fermentation and aging in concrete (9 months).... Read More
Estate History: Emidio Pepe started his estate in Torano Nuovo, Abruzzo in 1964 after learning from his father and grandfather, who both produced wines for Casa Pepe going back to 1889. Emidio saw untapped potential for both Montepulciano... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Illuminati Montepulciano d'Abruzzo has notes of dense red cherry coulis, mentholated herbs and tobacco on the nose. Tangy cherry, herbs, a touch of minerality with finely knit tannins. Pairs well with hearty,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Illuminati's Pecorino is fragrant and rich in ripe fruit and white flower tones, almond, field herbs and citrus. It fills the mouth well, powerful and very persistent: a correct balance between structure and... Read More