Fiorano (Boncompagni Ludovisi) Sémillon Botte 48 Vino da Tavola

This was the most eagerly awaited of the 10 bottles we opened at our #SwankNight tasting. Unfortunately, it did not live up to my own lofty expectations having read all about these unusual wines in Sergio Esposito's Passion on the Vine. It was a rather muted white that seemed a little tired, and had some Sherry-like nutty aromas and flavors. Everyone enjoyed the (short version) of the story and was interested to taste it, but it certainly didn't leave the …

no fomal notes...seemed a bit tired, and not as thrilling as other bottles. I say drink up. 11% abv.