Villa Ligi Pergola Aleatico Vernaculum

This is such a beautiful, gorgeous, yet easy-drinking wine. The perfect beverage for il pranzo with friends and family, it quickly becomes a great excuse to talk and drink the afternoon away, sharing the joys of simple socialization. The wine opens with profound aromas of Marasca cherries, ripe Moyer plums, and touches of vanilla. It is full-bodied on the palate, but not sloppy – it delivers richness while still maintaining an elegant Italian core – a freshness that makes it perfect for a simple meal of garlic and rosemary grilled focaccia with prosciutto di Parma and Caprino Marchigiano, or something beautifully heartwarming from grandmama’s hearth – fresh tagliatelle with roasted mussels in a red wine tomato sauce; followed by breaded and quickly sauteed pork loin with chopped Ascolane olives, fresh capers, and Italian parsley. This wine really makes it all happen.  As to the wine itself – the full name is Fattoria Villa Ligi Vernaculum Pergola Aleatico. That’s a bit of a mystery—ev