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: orchard fruit, white flowers
Palate: orchard fruit, citrus
Named after the sessantapassi, the old Neapolitan-pace measure of the sheep track that crosses the family's vineyards. Pale straw with green tints, fruity with very fine floral notes, and decidedly dry, fresh and lively on the palate.
What it pairs with
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Raw shellfish
The wine is dry and lively enough to handle crudo without weighing it down. -
Fried zucchini flowers
High acidity resets the palate after a light fry. -
Aperitivo with taralli
A delicate, fresh white works as a table-side aperitif.
Facts
- Producer
- Marramiero · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pecorino (100%)
- Classification
- Pecorino Terre d'Abruzzo IGP
- Price
- EUR 10 at the estate
Frequently asked about Sessanta Passi Pecorino
What does the name mean?
Sessantapassi is an old unit, the width in Neapolitan paces of the drovers' track that crosses the estate's vineyards.
What does it taste like?
Marramiero describes a very delicate wine, pale straw with greenish tints, fruity with very fine floral notes, and decidedly dry, fresh and lively.
How much does it cost?
EUR 10 for a 75 cl bottle at the estate.