2024 Ercole 1L Monferrato Bianco DOC

From: Piedmont, Italy Varietals: 80% Cortese, 15% Chardonnay, 5% Sauvignon Blanc  Taste: Fresh aromas of Asian and Bartlett pear meet lime citrus, white flowers and green apple, alongside a flinty minerality over white nectarine and herbs. The palate is as refreshing as its nose suggests, and mirrors notes of citrus, pear, and apple, finishing high on a wave of minerality. Pairing: An excellent wine to pair with foods inspired by Northern Italian coastal cuisine including fragrant pesto pastas and seafood dishes with basil and lemon. With that in mind, we’re sharing a recipe by Martha Rose Shulman today for “Orecchiette with Basil and Pistachio Pesto and Green and Yellow Beans.” It’ll only take about 30 minutes and will yield approximately 6 servings. About. Ercole (pronounced air-koh-lay) is a project aimed at honoring the work of the unsung heroes of Italy — the grape growers themselves. Ercole, whose English translation is Hercules, is only made possible by a generations-old coopera