Emidio Pepe Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC

Abruzzo Wine Region, Italy

Old-vine Trebbiano d'Abruzzo (different biotype from ordinary Trebbiano); ages extraordinarily — some vintages improving over 20 years. Oxidative: beeswax, dried apricot, toasted almond, and mineral salinity. A white wine that behaves like no other Italian white — Pepe releases wines up to 20 years late. One of Italy's most unusual and philosophical white wines.

Pairing intelligence

• main: The regional fish stew with the regional white; Trebbiano d'Abruzzo's mineral depth and acidity navigate the multi-fish stew
• cheese: Oxidative Trebbiano's beeswax and dried apricot bridge aged Parmigiano; honey echoes wine's natural sweetness
• fish course: Abruzzo Adriatic seafood with Abruzzo's white; Trebbiano's mineral and almond complement the cuttlefish and pea