Structure
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: white flowers, citrus, light spice
Palate: citrus, orchard fruit, almond
A rare native grape of the Frentana area, pergola-grown and picked slightly early to keep the wine lively. Pale straw, with white flowers, citrus and light spice, brisk acidity and freshness, fruity notes and a faintly almond close.
What it pairs with
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Aperitivo before lunch
The co-operative recommends it as an aperitif and as the opening wine of a meal. -
Delicately flavoured fish
Named by the producer, served at 9 to 11 degrees. -
Fried vegetables
Listed by Cantina Frentana, and the acidity clears the fry.
Facts
- Producer
- Cantina Frentana · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cococciola (100%)
- Classification
- Abruzzo Cococciola DOC
- Oak
- No oak, fermentation and ageing in temperature-controlled steel
- ABV
- 12.5%
Frequently asked about Costa del Mulino Abruzzo Cococciola
What is Cococciola?
A rare native white grape of the Frentana area in Abruzzo, grown here on the Abruzzese pergola and vinified with soft pressing, fermentation and ageing in temperature-controlled steel.
What does it taste like?
Pale straw in colour, with white flowers, citrus and light spice on the nose, brisk acidity and freshness on the palate, fruity notes and a faintly almond finish. The co-operative calls it a wine for early drinking.
How should it be served?
At 9 to 11 degrees, as an aperitif or as the opening wine of a lunch, with delicate fish dishes or fried vegetables.