A rare and local varietal blend that is refreshing, bright, and hazy. Spending 5 days on the skins, this orange gives of notes of minerals, grapefruit, and a slight touch of salt. Fun fact: the name Doccia Fredda translates to “cold shower” in Italian!
Tasting Notes: Notes of minerals, grapefruit, and a slight touch of salt
Pairings: Appetizers, Lean Fish, Fried Food
Abruzzo, Italy
Type: White, Orange | Vintage: 2021 | Sulfites: No Added | Alcohol: 11% | Varietal: Trebbiano, Passerina | Production: Organic
Featured in February 2021 Wine Club
Producer Profile
“This wine is produced thanks to the land rich in stones and its exposure, to the sun, to the sea breeze, and to the meticulous work of man.” — Vincezo Di Meo Meaning “upwind” in Italian, Controvento is a 5 hectare vineyard in the Rocca San Giovanni region of Abruzzo just kilometers off the Adriatic Sea. Enzo’s farm, situated partially in a valley with the backdrop of the beautiful Adriatic in the distance, is a completely biological organically-run vineyard. Vines growing seven varietals all on calcareous soil are cooled by the salty sea breeze. The vines are fertilized with only winter green manure and are primed under falling moon. Zero chemicals of any kind are ever used. Enzo’s philosophy of wine making is strict, allowing the grape to flourish in each and every bottle. Enzo once said that he wanted to make wines like his grandfather did, in the purest possible form. Enzo never fines, clarifies, filters, or uses and So2 and always allows for spontaneous fermentation. – Minum Selections.