Venica & Venica Sauvignon "Ronco del Cero" 2022

$29.99 on 6+ (code: 6saves2) 94pts VinousThe 2022 Sauvignon Ronco delle Mele is wonderfully perfumed and gently spicy with an inviting blend of lemon zest, sage, mint and flinty stone. This is pure elegance, with silken textures, nearly oily in feel, contrasted by tactile mineral tones and brisk acidity as tart orchard fruits cascade throughout. The 2022 turns savory, nearly salty through the finish, leaving a citrusy tension and an herbal tinge as the mouth is left aching for more. While already approachable and frankly gorgeous today, the 2022 will also excel through medium-term cellaring. Drinking Window: 2024 - 2030 Tasting NoteThe greenish hues present in its youth evolve into vibrant shades of intense straw yellow. The vineyards' different orientations - North, South, and Southeast - provide a broad olfactory spectrum. The South-facing orientation and prolonged afternoon sun exposure bring forth distinct warm and fruity notes of yellow peach and melon; meanwhile, cooler climates