2012 Valentini Trebbiano d'Abruzzo

Trebbiano - 750ML
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REVIEWS

VN 93 WS 90
VN 93

Vinous, October 2022

A vibrant golden yellow color in the glass. The 2012 Trebbiano d’Abruzzo opens with mineral-tinged peaches and pears in an air of dusty dried flowers. This is elegance personified with hints of custard and butter toffee...
WS 90

Wine Spectator, September 2017

A fragrant, medium-bodied white, with lime blossom and spice notes wafting flavors of baked peach and melon, smoky mineral, lemon curd and toast. Finely knit and creamy, enlivened by a backbone of tangy acidity that firms...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
White
Varietal
Trebbiano
Country
Italy
Region
Abruzzi
Sub-region
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
Vintage
2012
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
12.5%
Closure
Cork

The 2012 Valentini Trebbiano d'Abruzzo is an Italian white wine crafted from the Trebbiano grape variety, hailing from the Abruzzi region. Produced by Valentini, this wine presents itself in a vibrant golden yellow hue. It carries an alcohol content of 12.5%, with a traditional cork closure.

Vinous reviewer Eric Guido awards this vintage a notable score of 93, describing it as "elegance personified." He notes the wine's opening aromas of mineral-tinged peaches and pears, complemented by dusty dried flowers. The palate is treated to hints of custard and butter toffee, underpinned by a core of intense minerality and citrus, with ripe apple tones cascading across. Guido emphasizes the wine's impressive length and potency, with a lingering sweetness and honeyed florals that are memorable. Despite being from a warm vintage, Guido highlights an undeniable energy in this wine.

Wine Spectator's review, dated September 2017, gives the wine a respectable score of 90. The review describes the 2012 Valentini Trebbiano d'Abruzzo as a "fragrant, medium-bodied white," offering lime blossom and spice notes that accompany flavors of baked peach, melon, smoky mineral, lemon curd, and toast. It is finely knit and creamy, supported by a tangy acidity that firms up the finish. The review suggests enjoying this wine through 2022.

Overall, the 2012 Valentini Trebbiano d'Abruzzo showcases a balance of elegance and energy, with reviewers noting its complex aromas and flavors, highlighted by its minerality and acidity. This vintage is celebrated for its long-lasting finish and ability to capture the essence of its warm vintage with finesse.