The delicate perfume of white florals and citrus blossom lead into the heady fragrance of this Vernaccia, Stone fruits and minerality add depth and complexity. By the way – Vernaccia was the first wine to be given DOC status in Italy in 1966.
The palate is replete with well balanced acidity, and a clean, focused finish. This is a wine of great structure and length – a dry and savoury wine with a persistent thread of grapefruit and citron running down its centre, adding to its definition.
Vernaccia can handle most textures and fuller flavours. With young asparagus in season now, steam some fresh spears, lightly drizzle with a little good quality olive oil and then garnish with fine strips of Prosciutto, chargrilled cherry tomatoes and a lightly pan fried white fish such as Orange Roughy and a little squeeze of lemon.
Wine Spectator 86 Points
