Valentini, Edoardo - Valentini Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2012 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Valentini, Edoardo
Country	Italy
Region	Abruzzo
Varietal	Trebbiano
Vintage	2012
Sku	WH2011
Size	750ml

 

Edoardo Valentini was known locally as the “Lord of the Vines.” This resolute old-timer disregarded all modern conventions and wrapped his operations in a shroud of mystery, fervently guarding his production techniques from outsiders. His Trebbiano takes on uncommon colors, aromas, depth, complexity, and ability to age. Valentini's wines display a startlingly natural character, their individual quirks only enhancing their profound charm. Taking years to develop their full profile, the wines often need plenty of aeration to blow off the occasional hint of reduction. This all falls perfectly in step with one of Valentini's favorite lines, Natura non facit saltus or “Nature doesn't leap.” Valentini’s varietal reclamation is particularly impressive in the case of the ubiquitous Trebbiano, which is the source of several vapid whites produced throughout Italy’s expanse. Valentini’s Trebbiano—which is believed to derive from a clone of the grape exclusive to Valentini—is something of an an