Pecorino 'Joco' Fontezoppa 2024

The Pecorino “Joco” from the Fontezoppa winery is a white wine from the Marche region made with the Pecorino grape, combined with a small percentage of Incrocio Bruni, a variety created in the 1930s by crossing Sauvignon Blanc and Verdicchio, and grown almost exclusively in the Marche. It is a white wine of good structure and aromatic complexity, which impresses with its intensity and vibrant freshness. Its pleasantly smooth sip makes it very suitable to pair with seafood first courses.

The Pecorino “Joco” comes from the magnificent hilly area of the inland of Civitanova Marche. The vineyards are cultivated between the Adriatic coastline and the first slopes of the Monti Azzurri. The estate extends over a total of 35 hectares, divided into various plots, located in the municipalities of Civitanova and Serrapetrona. The Pecorino and Incrocio Bruni vineyards are cultivated using the Guyot method with a planting density of 5000 vines per hectare at an altitude of about 450 meters above sea level, with a sunny exposure to the south. The medium-textured soils, composed of sandstone and limestone and the mediterranean climate, tempered by the gentle sea breezes, have proven perfect for ripening white grape varieties. The grapes are hand-harvested and after soft pressing, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine rests for a few months in steel before being bottled.

The “Joco” from the Fontezoppa winery is a white wine with a strong territorial imprint, obtained from indigenous grapes of the area, with the intent of enhancing its best varietal characteristics. The color is a bright straw yellow. The olfactory profile opens with delicate floral notes, aromas of grapefruit, ripe yellow fruit, peach, pineapple, and tropical hints. On the palate, it has a good structure, with a rich fruit center that leads the sip towards a persistent finish and lively freshness.