Some people love the sea, others love the mountains. This is true for us, but it is also true for wine grapes. Vermentino, for example, is a grape variety that deeply loves being close to the sea. It is no coincidence that in Italy it is grown successfully almost exclusively along the coast. From Sardinia, where it also produces a prestigious DOCG wine, to Liguria and further south to Tuscany, where, on the coast between Livorno and Grosseto, it reaches peaks of true excellence. A fine example is this Vermentino Campo al Mare, produced by Giovanni and Ambrogio Folonari. The vineyards, generously kissed by the warm sun of central Italy for several months of the year, are located in a particularly favourable position. They enjoy a constant sea breeze that mitigates the heat and gives the grapes a pleasant salty note, while the sandy, well-drained soil ensures the right nourishment for the grapes, which can then reach maturity loaded with sugar and aromas. The result is a wine with a beautiful character, characterised by a lovely straw yellow colour. The nose reveals intense aromas of exotic fruits such as pineapple and mango. These are followed by notes of grapefruit and, above all, Mediterranean scrub. The palate is rich, smooth and persistent. An elegant wine that can accompany any meal.