Offida Pecorino “Geko” Organic DOCG Ripavine
De Groene Hamersma
De Groene Hamersma 9
Luca Maroni 2021 - 95/100 Points
Vinibuoni D'Italia - 4 Stars
Yearbook of the best Italian wines 2020

Offida Pecorino “Geko” Organic DOCG

 18,95

See the passerina of this producer. Geko isn’t crazy either. Made from the best pecorino available to winemakers. Perfect. Hayloft without a farmer looking for a wife. Aniseed, fennel fineness, soft white fruit, mild acidity, dream bitters and smokiness blowing in. The official salad caprese wine, but don’t forget to try it with a Wiener schnitzel. Although that is not a signature dish in Marche’s kitchen, it did combine well. Especially when – as it should be – a slightly sour potato salad was served with it.”

– Hamersma (2021)

About the wine

Winery: Ripawine
Wine: Offida Pecorino “Geko”
Classification: DOCG
Grape variety: Pecorino
Region/region: Ripatransone (The Marches)
Type: Dry white wine
Soil: Medium mix, mostly clay
Harvest: 2021
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Cork
Serving Temperature: 9-11°C
Lay-up potential:
Content: 0.75

Vinification

The grapes of the Offida Pecorino “Geko” are first picked by hand. They are then destemmed and softly pressed, whereby only the free-range must recovers. Subsequently, the fermentation takes place in vitrified cement tanks, at a controlled temperature between 13 and 15° C. Then, délestage takes place at the end of the fermentation; after which the finished wine is left alone on the fine lees. This is done with repeated batonnage up to the period prior to bottling. Finally, the Geko is aged in the bottle for 4 months.

Colour

This Offida Pecorino has a straw yellow color with golden reflections.

Odor

In the nose, the Geko is very intense and complex, at first glance hints of sage, for example. Following are aromas with floral and fruity hints of citrus.

Taste impression

The evolution is progressive in the glass, with a lot of personality and perseverance. The Geko is juicy and soft, with a good body of citrus and official herbs. Finally, there are hints of pineapple and acacia in the finish.

Culinary advice

The Geko from Ripawine goes well with grilled fish dishes and seafood, for example.

Awards

De Groene Hamersma

De Groene Hamersma 9

Luca Maroni 2021 - 95/100 Points

Vinibuoni D'Italia - 4 Stars

Yearbook of the best Italian wines 2020

Tasting Notes

The Great Hammersma

See the passerina of this producer. Geko isn’t crazy either. Made from the best pecorino available to winemakers. Perfect. Hayloft without a farmer looking for a wife. Aniseed, fennel fineness, soft white fruit, mild acidity, dream bitters and smokiness blowing in. The official salad caprese wine, but don’t forget to try it with a Wiener schnitzel. Although that is not a signature dish in Marche’s kitchen, it did combine well. Especially when – as it should be – a slightly sour potato salad was served with it.”

– Hamersma (2021)

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