La Slina Monferrato Bianco 2009Product #23093
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Color/Type White Country/State Italy Price Under $10 Producer La Slina Varietal Other Vintage 2009 -
La Slina Bianco is a joint venture between the Cichero brothers of Gavi’s La Slina and Mauro Fracchia of Monferrato’s Sulin estate. The friends start with La Slina’s Cortese - the grape of Gavi famous for its crisp acidity and exotic ginger, spice and almond notes. They blend in some of Mauro’s Chardonnay to add orchard fruits - apples and peaches - and extra body. Last, a dash of Müller-Thurgau adds intensity and complexity to the aromas and a bit more vibrant acidity.
The result is fresh and lemony with lithe green apple and orchard fruit, notes of fresh lime, and just a hint of ginger on the finish. It's a bright, clean wine that shows just the very tiniest hint of spritz (right on the tip of your tongue) which makes it even more refreshing. It’s a stunningly good back porch/patio/party white that will both quench your thirst and delight your senses. And, there’s more than enough going on here to pair well with shellfish (especially if there’s lots of garlic!). Great value.
