Cantina Orsogna, located in the town of the same name in the province of Chieti, is a cooperative founded in 1964 and today has 600 contributing members cultivating over 1,400 hectares of vineyards halfway between the sea and the Maiella Mountains. A reality with significant numbers and a rather ancient history, embodying the spirit of Abruzzo wine with a solid and robust tradition. The Lunaria winery produces biodynamic wines, which, to put it mildly, form a portfolio of labels, divided into white, red, sweet, and sparkling wines. Lunaria, of course, derives from "moon," an important celestial body within the biodynamic movement. The wine is made from 100 percent Trebbiano grapes.
The wine is slightly cloudy, but that's to be expected. The Trebbiano grapes are gently pressed, after which the must is fermented in stainless steel tanks with their native yeasts for about 30 days at a low temperature. There is brief contact with the skins, the wine is unfiltered, and clarification is achieved by decanting. The wine is then aged on its lees in steel tanks for about six months.
The result is a white wine that turns straw yellow in the glass. It has an intense aroma with hints of white flowers and white fruit. This Trebbiano d'Abruzzo has a fresh, intense, and fruity flavor. Elegant and concentrated, it's a biodynamic wine. Delicious with poultry, fresh green salads, white cheeses, and pickled or grilled fish.
