Vermentino DOC Riviera Ligure di Pontente 2023

Appreciated for producing fresh, aromatic and mineral wines, Vermentino is at home in Liguria. Here, the cultivation of this grape has ancient roots and has evolved over time, adapting to the region's characteristic Mediterranean climate and soil. The Vermentino vines in Liguria extend, for the most part, on the hills overlooking the sea, benefiting from a combination of sea breezes and a mild climate that contributes to the optimal ripening of the grapes. The one proposed here, 100% Vermentino, is a Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC. It is produced by Durin, a small company that harvests its best Vermentino in its vineyards in Ortovero, Garlenda, 'Ponterotto' and Ranzo, in the province of Imperia. A dry white wine, it has a beautiful pale straw yellow colour in the glass. Its nose is delicate, fresh and subtle. Its bouquet is characteristic, with hints of herbs and wild flowers, honey, resins and citrus fruits. In the mouth it is dry but delicately soft, savoury and fresh. A discreetly structured white, it enjoys an intriguing bitterish finish. Perfect to accompany a wide range of dishes, it marries beautifully with seafood and vegetable hors d'oeuvres. Lasagne and trofie with pesto, risotto with squid ink, boiled, baked or salted fish.