Vinchio Vaglio ‘Piccolo Goccio’ Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC, Italy

Description

Lemon zest, crisp green apple, and a clean almond-toned finish give immediate lift and refreshment. Vinchio Vaglio ‘Piccolo Goccio’ Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC, Italy from 2024 was shaped by a challenging but ultimately rewarding season in Abruzzo, where disease pressure and variable weather kept growers vigilant, yet harvest assessments pointed to strong quality even as volumes remained below more generous years. Guided by a project built around transparent, no-oak winemaking and everyday drinkability, the wine is intended to translate brightness and balance over weight, reflecting a producer philosophy that favors clarity, precision, and the table first.

Product Details:

• Owner: Oliver McCrum
  
• Winemakers: Not publicly disclosed
  
• Grapes: Trebbiano Abruzzese, Trebbiano Toscano
  
• ABV: 12%
  
• Farming: Organic
  
• Fermentation: Stainless steel
  
• Aging: Stainless steel, no oak

Sensory Description:

The 2024 growing season in Abruzzo followed the dramatically reduced 2023 harvest, which had been heavily impacted by mildew and extreme weather. While yields in 2024 remained below historical highs, improved vineyard management and steadier late-season conditions allowed for healthier fruit and better balance. Compared with the concentrated and sometimes uneven 2023 wines, 2024 shows greater aromatic clarity and fresher structural definition. Early indications from the following 2025 season suggest a more stable cycle, positioning 2024 as a transitional vintage that restored confidence in quality while maintaining moderate volume.

In the glass, the wine opens with aromas of green apple, lemon peel, white blossom, and a subtle herbal lift. The palate is dry and energetic, driven by bright acidity and a clean mineral edge. Flavors of citrus, pear skin, and light stone fruit unfold with precision, finishing with a classic bitter almond nuance that reinforces its regional identity. Stainless steel vinification preserves transparency and tension, resulting in a Trebbiano that feels especially agile and food-oriented rather than broad or weighty.

Winemaker’s Background:

Piccolo Goccio is a curated Italian wine project directed by Oliver McCrum, focused on indigenous varieties and stainless-steel vinification that emphasizes freshness and everyday versatility. The Trebbiano d’Abruzzo is produced in partnership with a longtime Abruzzese winery near Chieti, maintaining stylistic continuity through restrained cellar practices and an absence of oak influence. The philosophy centers on honest, approachable wines that reflect regional character while remaining accessible and ready for the table.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit in a medium white wine glass to focus the citrus and floral aromatics. Pair with grilled seafood, fritto misto, vegetable antipasti, fresh mozzarella, or pasta dressed with olive oil and pecorino. Its vibrant acidity and lightly savory finish make it particularly well-suited to simple, salt-driven Mediterranean dishes.