Close your eyes. Imagine standing on a cliff along the Costa degli Etruschi, with the wind carrying the scent of sea salt and Mediterranean scrub. In the glass, a white wine that perfectly represents that landscape. We are talking about the Vermentino “Un po’ più sul mare” from Mulini di Segalari. We are in Castagneto Carducci, a place where the vines breathe the air of the Tyrrhenian Sea and sink their roots into soil steeped in noble winemaking tradition. The Mulini di Segalari winery was born along the Segalaia stream, in an area where ancient mills once stood. Here the management is artisanal and follows the rhythms of nature. The wine, a Costa Toscana IGT, comes from a blend of Vermentino, which makes up 85% and gives the classic maritime and Mediterranean character, Viognier (8%) adding body and exotic fruit notes, and the remaining share of Incrocio Manzoni Bianco. This noble grape variety brings finesse and a vibrant acidity, acting as a true backbone for the wine’s freshness. The process begins in September with the manual harvest of Manzoni and Viognier in the coolest hours of the morning. The Viognier undergoes a skin maceration of more than 15 days with indigenous yeasts. Vermentino, on the other hand, is harvested in two separate phases to capture both freshness and full ripeness. Only at the end are the four different musts blended together to create perfect harmony. The vineyards lie between 90 and 120 metres above sea level on clay-silt soils, ensuring a light yet coherent structure. Bright straw yellow with greenish reflections, the nose reveals citrus notes of citron and grapefruit, followed by white peach intertwined with aromatic herbs and an unmistakable saline hint. On the palate it is vibrant. The sip is fresh and dry, leaving a mineral touch that cleanses the palate perfectly. A wine that focuses entirely on fragrance and fruit energy, best enjoyed while its acidity is at its peak. It is not a white wine to forget in the cellar, but one to open at the first good opportunity.