Vermentino
Western Ligurian Riviera DOC
Vintage
2020
Grapes
100% Vermentino
Vinification
The hand-picked bunches are de-stemmed, crushed, and softly pressed. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with temperature control and selected yeasts.
Maturation
At the producer 5-6 months in stainless steel tanks. At least one month of bottle aging.
Duration
2-3 years (although it is preferable to consume it in the first year).
Visual aspect
Straw yellow with greenish reflections.
Olfactory aspect
Intense and full with aromas of yellow fruit such as peach, and even sage. Typical mineral note.
Taste aspect
Persistent and full with a marked savory note.
Pairings
Mainly dishes based on fish and shellfish, even raw.
The awards
vintage 2020, 2015
“Corona” awarded by the Guide Vini Buoni d’Italia, Touring Club Editore
vintage 2014, 2012
“Slow Wine” qualification awarded by the Slow Wine Guide
vintage 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
“Chiocciola” Award for the company that interprets values in harmony with Slow Food
vintage 2011, 2010, 2009
“Great Wine” qualification awarded by the Slow Wine Guide
vintage 2011, 2009, 2007
“Three glasses” awarded by the Italian Wines Guide – Gambero Rosso
vintage 2008
Label Award: wines with best quality-price ratio, “Daily Wine Guide” – Slow Food Editore
vintage 2007
Score attributed by Wine Spectator: 91/100
The historical label
The label is part of an old print by Diano Marina and Diano Castello dating back to 1850, which was chosen to demonstrate Vermentino’s strong bond with the territory; in particular with the Municipality of Diano Castello, where, even today, a much-felt competition for the best Vermentino is celebrated every year.
