Fontodi, Meriggio, Colli della Toscana Centrale

Fresh. Green fruit

Very different Sav Blanc than I normally drink - I prefer those from the Loire Valley with minerality and little pronounced citrus - this most definitely had a residual oily smell and taste on the first day and a very pronounced taste of muscadine wine on the second. I would try it again.

My first bottle was back in September at a group tasting, and the common sentiment was, “who knew Italy put out Sauv Blanc wth this kind of quality”. Same impression with this bottle. Profound lemon/citrus and a myriad of complex toasty scents. Medium-big body with layers of deep fruit and nutty-earth notes, yet nothing sticks out of the balance. Great stuff. I would introduce this to a devout Chardonnay-lover as a gateway to good Sauvignon Blanc. 5+13+17+8= 93

Different type of Sauvignon Blanc. Slate, lemon and vegative with lots of acidity of finish.

Light straw. Pungent nose of - what? preserved lemon? There's something grassy or herby in there too. Very dry, very long. This performed well with crab and asparagus risotto, but away from food its acidity seems unbalanced. Fontodi are great winemakers, so I guess they must know what they're doing here. But I don't! 13%, screwcap.

Ignore what CT says this is 60% tank-fermented sauv blanc and 40% barrel-fermented pinot bianco. Purchased at the winery toward the end of a drunken booze-cruise, i mean day of wine tasting in Chianti. Ripe sauv blanc nose of lime, grapefruit rind, and grass, with some rich notes suggesting lees-stirring. Somewhat rich and round on the palate with golden fruits, but with decent acidity and some bitter grapefruit rind, which add interest. Fairly long finish of sweet golden fruits, lemon …

Nice medium-bodied white. Moderate gold color. Very, very food friendly.