VermentinoCollidiLuniEtichettaNeraCantineLunae2023

<p>Vermentino Colli di Luni “Etichetta Nera”, Cantine Lunae Bosoni, Liguria, Italy, 2023Grape: 100% Vermentino, 35 year old vines, hand picked, unoaked, short skin maceration and 4 months’ lees ageingThe “Etichetta Nera” wine was first produced in 1992 from vineyards located between the Colli Luni hills and Castelnuovo Magra on the Ligurian coast, north of Tuscany.Producer Tasting Note:Straw yellow color. The nose opens with hints of ripe fruit with yellow flesh, in particular apricot and peach. The fruit is embellished with notes of acacia flowers and Mediterranean scrub and accompanied by briny and balsamic notes. In the mouth the vertical and vibrant freshness and sapidity balance the large and rounded body, with good alcohol content. The long and persistent finish has notes of almond and recalls the pleasant notes of ripe fruit.Critic’s Tasting Note:”Inviting aromatics of fresh citrus and nectarine, while the palate is laced with fresh cut herb and a vibrant acidity.”90/100 points (Silver Medal), Decanter World Wine Awards, 2024Also awarded 95/100 points, Luca Maroni, April 2024Food Match: The wine’s structure makes it particularly suitable for the most substantial dishes of the Ligurian cuisine such as stockfish, stewed tripe, poultry, soups and fish.Vermentino Colli di Luni “Etichetta Nera”, Cantine Lunae Bosoni, Liguria, Italy, 2023</p>