Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, Passione Natura 2023

Passione Natura's Trebbiano d'Abruzzo comes from a higher altitude plot at 400-450 metres, where the poor rocky soils force the vines to dig deep and produce fruit with real concentration and character. This is Trebbiano at its most expressive, showing what the grape can do when it's grown in challenging conditions.

The estate farms biodynamically, working in harmony with natural cycles and avoiding any chemical intervention. The altitude and rocky soils give the wine its distinctive minerality and tension, while the biodynamic approach ensures the fruit expresses itself with purity and energy.

What you get is a wine with real character – citrus, stone fruit, white flowers, a pronounced mineral edge, and that characteristic Italian acidity that makes it so food-friendly. There's weight and texture here from the old vines and poor soils, but nothing feels heavy. The finish is clean and precise.

Trebbiano often gets overlooked as a workhorse grape, but when it's grown at altitude in poor soils and handled with care, it can make genuinely interesting wines. Passione Natura proves that point – this is honest, mineral-driven white wine with personality.

Serve it well-chilled with seafood, grilled fish, pasta with light sauces, or fresh cheeses. It's versatile, food-friendly, and genuinely enjoyable at a great price.