Structure
Drinking window
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: exotic fruit, yellow peach, freesia, hawthorn blossom
Palate: mineral edge, fresh finish
Varietal Grechetto from the Colli Martani DOC, intense with exotic fruit and yellow peach over a mineral, floral base.
What it pairs with
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Umbricelli with pecorino and black pepper
The wine's acidity cuts the pasta's richness. -
Grilled river trout from Lake Trasimeno
A clean, fresh white for the lake's freshwater fish. -
Crescia sfogliata with local cheese
Freshness balances the fried dough's richness.
History
Grecante is Arnaldo Caprai's varietal Grechetto, first produced in 1989 under the Colli Martani DOC.
- 1989: First vintage of Grecante
Facts
- Producer
- Arnaldo Caprai · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grechetto (100%)
- Classification
- Colli Martani Grechetto DOC
- Oak
- 3 months in stainless steel, minimum 3 months in bottle
- Price
- EUR12-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 years from vintage
- First vintage
- 1989
Frequently asked about Grecante
What does Grecante taste like?
Varietal Grechetto from the Colli Martani DOC, intense with exotic fruit and yellow peach over a mineral, floral base.
When should I drink Grecante?
The producer's own ageing regime points to a drinking window of 1-4 years from vintage. Decant younger vintages for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.
What food pairs with Grecante?
Best with Umbricelli with pecorino and black pepper and Grilled river trout from Lake Trasimeno and Crescia sfogliata with local cheese.