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July 30, 2021

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Campo al Mare Vermentino di Bolgheri DOC

When I think of the Mediterranean coast and a glass of wine by the sea, I think of Vermentino. This light- to medium-bodied wine comes in its best expressions along Liguria, Sardinia, and Maremma—picture windswept beaches, long grasses, and the colorful homes of Cinque Terre spilling into the sea. This Vermentino from Campo al Mare comes from the Maremman coast in Tuscany. It is a great example of how this grape, when treated with care, gives wines with excellent balance, substance, and character, often with notes of peach, citrus, herbs, and almonds.

ORIGIN

Bolgheri, Tuscany

Grapes

100% Vermentino

Tasting Notes

This wine has complex aromas of tropical fruit with herbal notes. It has a clean, fresh character on the palate and is easy to drink.

Food Match

Pairs well with fish, shellfish and hors d'oeuvres.

AUTHOR:

Diana Zahuranec

Diana studied Anthropology at Penn State and Food Culture & Communications at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy. After living la bella vita in Italy for six years, she returned to the U.S. and landed in NYC. She has been working in wine since 2012 and holds WSET 2. Loves Nebbiolo and amaro. Talk to her about Italy.