Structure
Drinking window
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, apple
Palate: clean, dry with pleasant white fruit, notable acidity
Ascanio is Duca della Corgna's varietal Grechetto, pale straw yellow with clean white-floral and apple aromatics.
What it pairs with
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Appetizers
The producer's own suggested pairing for this light, fresh white. -
Light pasta dishes
Notable acidity balances a lighter first course. -
Fish and white meats
A versatile Umbrian white.
History
Ascanio is Duca della Corgna's everyday Grechetto, produced in volume of around 40,000 bottles a year.
Facts
- Producer
- Duca della Corgna · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grechetto (100%)
- Classification
- Colli del Trasimeno DOC
- Oak
- Steel fermentation, 2 months in bottle before release
- Price
- EUR9-13 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-2 years from vintage
Frequently asked about Ascanio
What does Ascanio taste like?
Ascanio is Duca della Corgna's varietal Grechetto, pale straw yellow with clean white-floral and apple aromatics.
When should I drink Ascanio?
The producer's own ageing regime points to a drinking window of 1-2 years from vintage. Decant younger vintages for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.
What food pairs with Ascanio?
Best with Appetizers and Light pasta dishes and Fish and white meats.