La Chiamata 2023
Classic Movie Pairing
Rome Adventure (1962)Rossano Brazzi plays into his persona of suave Italian playboy in this tale of an American teacher who journeys to Europe to find love. Suzanne Pleshette stars opposite not only Brazzi, but Troy Donahue as a fellow American and aspiring architect, and Angie Dickinson as his former lover. This delicious, aromatic Trebbinao provides a zingy backdrop to this fun and memorable romance.
The Wine
Rising star Ludovica Crugnale has answered la chiamata (‘the calling’) to craft wine in her native Abruzzo. And we’re seriously impressed with her latest creation, this gorgeous Trebbiano d’Abruzzo. Ludovica crafted it with organically grown Trebbiano grapes, hand tended and harvested by local legend Signora Maria (below, right, with Ludovica). Bursting with expressive floral, orchard fruit, and citrus notes, it’s ready to impress on its own or with food – see over for Ludovica’s favorite pairings.
The Grower
Born in the small town of Guardiagrele, Signora Maria Elisii came to Ortona to work the grape harvest in the late 1950s. Women traditionally performed the harvest, selecting and cleaning grapes, then packaging them in special boxes to deliver to the cooperatives. In 1959, Maria married her husband, Antonio, and today, she and their son Graziano farm a precious, four-hectare vineyard. Though, these days, Maria’s grapes are reserved for limited-production releases like La Chiamata.
The Region
Located along central Italy’s Adriatic coast, Abruzzo benefits from sunny days, cool sea breezes, and a rugged, mountainous terrain – all of which conspire to produce ripe, fresh, and distinctive grapes. The region is most famous for its star red and white: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, respectively. But you’ll also find a host of equally stunning, lesser-known native varieties here.
With Food
While you can absolutely enjoy this lovely Trebbiano as an aperitivo, like all fine Italian whites, it really comes into its own with food. Ludovica serves it with fish (try baked tilapia with a squeeze of lemon to play up the wine’s citrus notes) or summer salads (chicken Waldorf would be tasty). You could also pair it with creamy pastas, like pasta primavera or chicken alfredo.
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