Cost: $22.09 CI
Grape Variety: Vermentino
Category: White Wine
Location Bought: Blackbeard’s Cayman Islands
Country: Italy
Region: Toscana
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Mezzei
Alcohol: 13% Alcohol/Vol.
Description: Medium straw in colour with a medium+ intense nose.
Try this crisp & tart wine that’s different from your Sauvignon Blancs, Pinot Grigio etc.
Positives: This wine features lemon, nectarines, lots of minerality, slight oxidation and orange rind on the finish. Light to medium body with high acidity & a long length.
Negatives: None
Drink now on its own or pair it with grilled calamari.
Interesting Point: Thanks to Roberto from Blackbeard’s in recommending this wine.
Tasted: 7 January 2014
Best Buy
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 9/10 Total: 18/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4