A few days after this tasting I received a complete lab analysis of all the wines
Full and generous style withperfumed
The Grand Blanc is a blend of fruit from Grauves
black olive and blackberries
which is not surprising given the fact that the Chave family has more experience than just about anybody in the winemaking world (the domaine was founded in 1481 - nearly a decade before Christopher Columbus discovered America
Emidio Pepe, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Vintage:2022 A few days after thisThe 2021 Trebbiano dAbruzzo has a tropical flair, even as it displays fantastic refinement and poise. A blend of lime zest, lychee, minty herbs, stone dust, and camphor aromas waft from the glass. This fills the palate with soothingly round textures, displaying a nearly oily feel. Raw almond notes enrich yellow apples and gingery spices. The 2021 tapers off potent and long, allowing its minerality to surface as a lovely hint of peach sorbet and