Venica & Venica Ronco delle Mele Sauvignon 2016
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The wine is light gold with green highlights. Explosive nose with elder flowers and hints of sage and mint, white peach and gooseberry. Dry, very balanced, ripe fruit with citrus notes, long finale.
Pairs perfectly with pasta with clams, salami, frico (fried Montasio cheese), grilled prawns, truffle on scrambled eggs.
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Pressed spring flower, citrus zest and dried herb aromas lead the nose of this wine. On the savory, elegant palate, a salty mineral vein underscores juicy grapefruit, honeydew melon and white peach flavors. Fresh acidity lends lift. Drink now for the bright fruit flavors or hold a few years for more complexity.
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