At a glance

Producer

Emidio Pepe

Region

Abruzzo, Italy

Grape variety

Trebbiano

Wine type

White

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$50-$70

Tasting profile

Fresh citrus, white flowers, herbs, flint, and a minerally earthiness with hints of dried fruit

Evolution: With age, develops richer texture, honeyed notes, and greater complexity in the palate and finish

At peak: Elegant and textured with balanced acidity, complex aromatics, and persistent finish

Structure

Acidity

High, crisp acidity

Tannins

Very low (white wine, minimal tannin)

Alcohol

Approximately 13.5%

Aging potential

Excellent; these wines are known for their longevity due to natural winemaking and robust acidity

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2027 to 2046

Optimal window

2023 to 2049

Current status

Approaching optimal drinking window

Current condition

Wine is fresh with developing complexity; best enjoyed with some bottle age to reveal deeper nuances

Due to its traditional natural winemaking approach, hand harvesting, and no filtration, it develops slowly and gains harmonious complexity over a decade or more, supported by high acidity and natural tannins from skin contact.

Food pairing

Pairs beautifully with seafood, grilled white fish, aged sheep’s cheese, light pasta dishes with herbs, and traditional Abruzzo cuisine.

Serving

Serving temperature

10-12°C / 50-54°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 9/10

Manual vineyard work, no synthetic chemicals, natural yeast indigenous fermentation, zero filtration, minimal intervention, hand harvesting, old vines

Emidio Pepe is renowned for its rigorous natural farming and winemaking philosophy emphasizing minimal intervention, biodiversity, and preservation of terroir. The estate maintains dry-farming, no chemical use, and sustainable practices consistent with biodynamic principles despite lacking formal certification. This results in a highly sustainable production model with low carbon footprint and excellent environmental stewardship.