The Best Whites from Italy's Northeast - Bright, lemony straw-yellow. Highly appealing, almost sweet aromas of vanilla, lemon-lime, apricot and ripe pear are enlivened by a pretty floral twist. Enters the mouth creamy and rich, then firms up in the middle, with ripe acids framing the sweet lemon and apple flavors. Finishes moderately long, with vanilla, citrus and mineral notes. Though not shy in the oak department, (70% of the wine ages in tonneaux), the wood is in balance with the wine's fruit.

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A clean and crisp medium-bodied white, with sliced apple and melon aromas and flavors.

“A beautifully aged wine with notes of vanilla and honey. The wine is fresh and has the potential to possibly age another 5 or 6 years. There is a good balance of fruit and acidity. This is a fairly mature Trebbiano di Lugana and so I was thoroughly impressed with the freshness.”