Cococciola 2022

Overview

The Cococciola 2022 from Podere della Torre is a certified organic white wine, a true expression of the Abruzzo region. This native variety is enhanced through sustainable practices and hand-harvesting, resulting in a wine that is fresh, sapid, and aromatically complex. The 2022 vintage reflects the winery’s careful approach, prioritizing fruit purity and natural freshness, producing an elegant, balanced, and versatile white wine, ideal as an aperitif or paired with fish and Mediterranean cuisine.

Wine History

Cococciola is an ancient white grape variety from Abruzzo, historically used for quality white wines. In recent years, the promotion of autochthonous varieties and organic practices has brought recognition for freshness, minerality, and harmony. Podere della Torre continues this tradition, crafting Cococciola with care and precision, preserving its original characteristics and the typicity of Spoltore’s terroir.

Vineyard Philosophy

The vineyards for Cococciola 2022 are trained with the tendone system, with an average vine age of 30 years. Organic management ensures healthy vines and balanced grapes with optimal ripeness and natural acidity. The hillside microclimate and careful manual vineyard work produce aromatic, concentrated fruit, essential for a high-quality white wine that is fresh and immediately enjoyable.

Winemaking Approach

After hand-harvesting, grapes are pressed within one hour and fully destemmed. A short cold pre-fermentation maceration is followed by static decanting. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts at controlled temperature. Aging on fine lees adds structure, sapidity, and aromatic complexity without compromising freshness and varietal purity. The result is a wine that is coherent between nose and palate, elegant and immediately pleasing.

Tasting Notes

Color: bright straw yellow with green highlights.
Nose: floral and fruity bouquet, with white flowers, green apple, citrus, and delicate mineral notes.
Palate: dry, fresh, and sapid, with good structure and persistence. Balanced and harmonious, with a clean, long finish expressing minerality and fruit in perfect alignment with the aroma.

Food Pairings

Cococciola 2022 pairs perfectly with seafood appetizers, raw fish, seasonal salads, light pasta dishes, and Mediterranean cuisine. Its freshness and sapidity also make it ideal as an aperitif or alongside vegetable dishes and delicate white meats.

Technical Sheet

• Grape variety: 100% Cococciola, certified organic

• Vineyards: tendone system, average age 30 years

• Harvest: manual

• Vinification: full destemming, cold pre-fermentation maceration, static decanting, fermentation with indigenous yeasts

• Aging: stainless steel on fine lees

• Format: 0.75 l – Stelvin screw cap

• Traceability: fg 12 part. 1225 – 147

• Alcohol content: approx. 12% vol

• Serving temperature: 10-12°C

• Contains sulfites

Podere della Torre – Winery in Abruzzo

History & Identity

Podere della Torre is an artisanal winery located in the rolling hills of Abruzzo. Its identity is deeply rooted in tradition, combined with a modern vision of organic farming. The estate was born from the desire to create wines that fully reflect the territory, produced with respect for the land and its biodiversity. Here, history, passion, and cultural heritage come together to deliver wines that carry the authentic taste of Abruzzo “from the hills to the glass.”

Vineyard Philosophy & Organic Cultivation

The winery follows organic farming, not as a marketing choice but as a true philosophy of life. Chemical pesticides and intensive practices are avoided in favor of sustainable methods that respect the soil and the natural ecosystem. The vineyards, planted mainly with indigenous varieties, benefit from the hilly location, where exposure and ventilation enhance the freshness and aromatic profile of the grapes.

In the Cellar & Winemaking Approach

At Podere della Torre, winemaking is carried out with a strong artisanal spirit. Although not all technical details are disclosed, the philosophy is clear: vinification aims to preserve the natural identity of the grape. Transparency, simplicity, and respect for the raw material guide every process, whether the wine is aged in steel or in wood. Each bottle reflects the authenticity and uniqueness of the estate’s terroir.

Territory, Vines & People

The Abruzzo hills, with their Mediterranean climate mitigated by mountain breezes, offer ideal conditions for viticulture. The soils, combined with altitude, give balance and minerality to the wines. The people behind Podere della Torre play a central role: their commitment and passion are the soul of the winery, ensuring wines that are not standardized, but rather true to their land and crafted with personality.