2018 Valentini Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 6-Pack in OCC
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96DC
96RP
94VN
$1,799.99
Pre-Arrival: Estimated to be available for delivery or pickup by 1/24/2027.
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96
Decanter
Reviewed February 2023Abruzzo’s most iconic white wine, Valentini's Trebbiano d’Abruzzo undergoes spontaneous fermentation in big botti and hits the market three and a half years after harvest. The 2018 vintage only hints at its long-term potential, unveiling subdued aromas of ripe melon, cinnamon and quince, with a touch of underlying earthiness. Ample and creamy on the palate, it offers layers of juicy stone fruits and acacia honey backed by refreshing acidity and piercing minerality. Hints of undergrowth and toast complicate the long and pure finish.
(AF)
Professional Reviews
96
Wine Advocate
This is a gorgeous wine that will undoubtedly evolve toward additional silkiness and finesse with more bottle age. This is one of the icon wines of Italy, and its reputation has been carefully built over generations. The 2018 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo plays its best cards in the mouth thanks to its seamless and fluid delivery. The wine is creamy and dense with peach cobbler and bakery aromas, yet it's fleeting and ethereal at the same time. There is a lot of movement and dimension to this vintage that saw a cool spring and a hot summer.
96+ (ML)
94
Vinous
The zesty and wickedly fresh 2018 Trebbiano d’Abruzzo enthralls with a perfumed dusting of confectioners’ spice over a core of lemon confit, lime zest and smoke. This is actually playful and energetic on the palate, packed full of acidity and a sizzling of salty minerals that create a reverberation of tension that travels to your core. A coating of primary concentration lingers on the palate through the lightly structured finale, promising longevity despite the 2018’s undeniably drinkable character today. Frankly, it’s hard not to drink instead of taste.
94+ (EG)
Notes
PLEASE NOTE: This product is offered as a complete case in original packaging. If the wines are going to be shipped upon arrival, the bottles will be sent in pulp shippers to protect the bottles during shipping, with the empty case itself shipped separately on request. Will Call or Local Delivery orders can be handled as intact cases. Please detail any special handling requests at checkout online, or call us with specific instructions.
Details
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Origin | Abruzzo, Italy |
| Bottle Size | 6 x 750 mL |
| SKU | 2078188 |
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