Serving up citrus, stone fruits, chamomile and lemongrass, this straw-colored, light-bodied, unoaked, seamlessly alcoholic (13.5%) wine is energetic from the get-go. Solid on the mid-palate and medium in length on the back end, it has aged gracefully since last being tasted at Ristorante Grano in Rome 6/23/2019. This time it was ordered at Osteria Romantica in La Jolla, where it paired nicely with light fare. Well-cellared bottles will last longer than previously projected. Drink now-2023.
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Visiting Rome and Tuscany; 6/18/2019-7/2/2019 (Lazio and Tuscany, Italy): This straw-colored wine serves up grapefruit, nectarine, chamomile and lemon verbena on both the nose and palate. Light-bodied, fresh, unoaked and without any heat from its 13.5% alcohol, it stays solid in the middle and closes with a vibrant, medium-length finish. Ordered from the wine list while dining alfresco at Ristorante Grano in Rome, this was an excellent summertime apéritif that also paired nicely with light fare. Drink now-2021.
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7/1/2021 - La Cave d'Argent wrote: 88 Points
Serving up citrus, stone fruits, chamomile and lemongrass, this straw-colored, light-bodied, unoaked, seamlessly alcoholic (13.5%) wine is energetic from the get-go. Solid on the mid-palate and medium in length on the back end, it has aged gracefully since last being tasted at Ristorante Grano in Rome 6/23/2019. This time it was ordered at Osteria Romantica in La Jolla, where it paired nicely with light fare. Well-cellared bottles will last longer than previously projected. Drink now-2023.
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1/30/2020 - Paul852 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Fresh, citrus, with a touch of minerality. Refreshing, light-bodied, crisp finish. A very decent everyday aperitif wine.
OK QPR at ~US$14
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6/23/2019 - La Cave d'Argent wrote: 88 Points
Visiting Rome and Tuscany; 6/18/2019-7/2/2019 (Lazio and Tuscany, Italy): This straw-colored wine serves up grapefruit, nectarine, chamomile and lemon verbena on both the nose and palate. Light-bodied, fresh, unoaked and without any heat from its 13.5% alcohol, it stays solid in the middle and closes with a vibrant, medium-length finish. Ordered from the wine list while dining alfresco at Ristorante Grano in Rome, this was an excellent summertime apéritif that also paired nicely with light fare. Drink now-2021.
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