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Merlettaie Pecorino

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Merlettaie Pecorino

Merlettaie means lace, and the name of this wine pays homage to the lace workers of Offida, characteristic of these hills much like the Pecorino grape. From organic vineyards in Offida and Acquaviva Picena, at 280m, this was native fermented and aged in 25hL Slavonian oak barrels over a period of 8-10 weeks, where it remained for 6 months on lees prior to bottling.

Pouring a shining deeper lemon hue, this fuller white draws pine nuts, quince, and white peach blossoms along the creamy palate, seasoned with light toast, and lingering with grapefruit peel. As ever, nice detailing and weight here.

"Merlettaie is a reference to the traditional Italian craft of making delicate lace and the name given to Ciù Ciù’s pecorino from the Offida designation of origin. In the local Marche dialect the winery’s name literally translates as “drink, drink” and frankly that’s just what to do with this delight of a pecorino. Chock full of flavour, golden, sunlit and of an unexpected richness with just a curious excerpt of controlled oxidation. Drink 2026-2029. Tasted January 2026." - 91 points, Michael Godel, WineAlign.com

Ciù Ciù
Merlettaie Pecorino

Merlettaie means lace, and the name of this wine pays homage to the lace workers of Offida, characteristic of these hills much like the Pecorino grape. From organic vineyards in Offida and Acquaviva Picena, at 280m, this was native fermented and aged in 25hL Slavonian oak barrels over a period of 8-10 weeks, where it remained for 6 months on lees prior to bottling.

Pouring a shining deeper lemon hue, this fuller white draws pine nuts, quince, and white peach blossoms along the creamy palate, seasoned with light toast, and lingering with grapefruit peel. As ever, nice detailing and weight here.

"Merlettaie is a reference to the traditional Italian craft of making delicate lace and the name given to Ciù Ciù’s pecorino from the Offida designation of origin. In the local Marche dialect the winery’s name literally translates as “drink, drink” and frankly that’s just what to do with this delight of a pecorino. Chock full of flavour, golden, sunlit and of an unexpected richness with just a curious excerpt of controlled oxidation. Drink 2026-2029. Tasted January 2026." - 91 points, Michael Godel, WineAlign.com