2023 Velenosi Villa Angela Pecorino

Producer: Velenosi Region: Abruzzo, Italy  Varietal: Pecorino    Year: 2023  Vinous,  "The 2023 Pecorino Offida Villa Angela is sharply focused with a pungent whiff of grapefruit and lemon zest, further complicated by wild herbs and crushed stone. This is round and soothing, with a balanced inner sweetness offset by sour lime and crisp green apple. It finishes short yet clean and refreshing, leaving a hint of tart citrus rind concentration.  If tasting blind, I could mistake this for a rich and powerful New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. That said, it’s opulent, balanced and thoroughly satisfying."  Winemaker Notes:  "Straw yellow with hints of green.  The nose shows notes of banana, pineapple and apple as well as vegetables notes of fresh-cut grass.  On the palate it is fresh and well-structured with a medium finish."  Alcohol: 13%  *Price and availability in store may vary. Vintage date may differ from pictured.