Winemaker Notes
Salmon pink with very fine and persistent perlage, slightly cloudy due to the presence of the residue of refermentation (base). Citrus notes of grapefruit, wild strawberry, floral hints of wild rose on the nose. fresh on the palate with marked acidity that recalls pomegranate and green apple peel. Great flavor, balance and persistence.
Serve as an aperitif, or with fried fish, raw fish , tuna, salmon, tortellini in broth, cured meats, fried dumplings and crescentine. It is almost a white with a red structure.
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Wine Enthusiast
When you get a wine like this, there is no turning back. A wine that is both pure, delicious and intriguing all at once is a rarity and is to be celebrated. At first, it is reserved. But once it wakes up, the wine shows a fresh mix of strawberry, boysenberry and pomegranate that gives way to intense floral notes, wild herbs and game. It's energetic and vital with acidity that's so crisp you will not realize you have just downed the bottle. Editors' Choice
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