Le Caniette Offida Pecorino DOCG – I am Gaia

Offida Pecorino DOCG “I am Gaia” by Le Caniette is a still white wine, made exclusively from Pecorino grapes, embodying the purity and refinement of the Marche region. This wine represents the pinnacle of the winery’s production, with meticulous vinification and aging to enhance every nuance of the Pecorino grape. In the glass, “I am Gaia” presents a bright straw yellow color, streaked with golden reflections. On the nose, it offers an intriguing and complex bouquet, with notes of chamomile, hay, butter, fruit salad, hazelnut, and flint, harmoniously intertwined to create a unique olfactory experience. On the palate, the wine stands out for its deep minerality and a citrusy variety that provides freshness and liveliness. The structure is well-balanced, with a perfect equilibrium between softness and acidity, making each sip a rich and satisfying sensory journey. The grapes for “I am Gaia” are grown on mixed and loose soils with limestone presence, located at an altitude between 280 and 300 meters. The cultivation follows the Guyot method, with a density of 4000 vines per hectare and a yield of 80 quintals per hectare, ensuring excellent grape quality. The vinification involves a rigorous selection of grapes, harvested in crates and subjected to gentle pressing for a yield of about 60%. The must is statically cleaned and inoculated with selected yeasts, then fermented and undergoes batonnage in barriques for 12-14 months. Subsequently, the wine matures for about 3 months in steel before being bottled. “I am Gaia” is a white wine of great elegance and complexity, representing the dedication and mastery of the Le Caniette winery in creating wines that authentically and passionately tell the richness and diversity of the Marche region.

Advice on the white wine Offida Pecorino “I am Gaia”

It is a wine that pairs perfectly with many types of dishes: from important fish to dishes rich in sauces and spices, from roasted shellfish and smoked cheeses to well-browned pan-fried chicken.