The apotheosis of Trebbiano: Valentini vs Emidio Pepe

Whenever I find myself at the Bluefish restaurant, situated on a lovely cove in Vouliagmeni, just a twenty-minute drive from the centre of Athens, I can’t help thinking what a privilege it is to be able to feel the proximity of the sea, as if one were on one of the celebrated Greek islands. I was enjoying an ordinary Sunday lunch and once again chef and owner George Economidis and his team were spoiling us with his excellent seafood dishes that are always made with the freshest catch. It is worth looking up the wonderful and very detailed post by my good friend Panos Kakaviatos describing his experience at the Bluefish restaurant. But, amazing food needs amazing wine, and here the wine could only be the best, as I happen to have put together the selection. There are two separate lists, one which is more standard, and one which is more advanced featuring some precious gems like Ulisse Collin, Emidio Pepe, Agrapart, Egon Muller, Envinate, Miani, Vacheron and more. 

This particular Sunday, I had got it into my head to experience the ultimate tasting of Trebbiano d'Abruzzo placing two legendary producers side by side. Emidio Pepe vs Valentini! And I almost managed to get the same vintages. Well, almost, as Pepe's was a 2016 vs Valentini's 2015.