Bianco Samodia 2024 Country|PortugalA huge blend of local varietals which have had just a touch of skin contact. Pouring a hazy shade of gold in the glass, expect notes of stone fruits, almonds, jasmine and chalky minerals. Refreshingly salty on the palate with a satisfying herbal finish. Vino da tavola of the highest order! Made with a blend of local grapes including Pignoletto, Albana, Montuni, Trebbiano Modenese, Trebbiano Romagnolo and Moscato from old vines planted over limestone,
Chinato is perhaps Piemonte’s most famous digestif
they were so happy with it that they kept it still
Here we have a big field blend (the grapes are grown and harvested together in one vineyard) of native varietals that sadly arent used so much in the wine that makes it to these shores - the likes of Criolla Grande
with lots of fresh lime
The juice is also pleasingly soft and supple
A heady delight when simply drunk over ice with a twist of citrus
The wine is muted (fortified) halfway through fermentation before being left to rest for 10 months in stainless steel
lactic notes then deliciously smooth on the way down
As Laurent says 'it's a bottle of sunshine
An accomplished exercise that whilst drinking well now will only improve the longer it is laid down
the duo are producing a series of table wines
The result is a brighter
