Terraviva
Pietro and his two children are the team behind Terraviva, a certified organic and biodynamic farm near Teramo, Abruzzo. The vineyards benefit from both the cold winds blowing down from the Gran Sasso mountains and the mitigating effects of the Adriatic Sea. Winemaking is essential and low-intervention: just estate grown organic & biodynamic grapes and natural yeasts. Only minimal amounts of sulfites are used at bottling. All plots are harvested separately yielding wines of crisp, clear varietal character, vibrant freshness and remarkable balance.
Available Wines:
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Terraviva Pecorino d'Abruzzo DOC
100% organically farmed Pecorino, a mountain grape variety that thrives in the Northern part of Abruzzo. Fermented in stainless steel with native yeasts. Notes of hay, citrus and fresh herbs.
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"Ekwo" Pecorino d'Abruzzo DOC
100% organically farmed Pecorino, from Terravfva’s best vineyards. Fermented with native yeasts. Focused and linear with mouthwatering salinity, generous texture and well integrated notes of lemon pith, ginger, beeswax and orchard fruit. Aged in stainless steel and bottle for over 1 year.
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Terraviva Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC
100% organically farmed Trebbiano (Toscano), fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel. 50% of the wine is then aged in concrete vats, while the remaining 50% is aged in stainless steel tanks. Vibrant, refreshing and loaded with aromas of white stone fruit and fresh herbs.
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"CO2" Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
100% organically grown Montepulciano. Native yeast fermentation follows 5 days of carbonic maceration for a fruit-forward yet bright and energetic expression of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.
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