Lunae Bosoni, Colli di Luni DOC (Liguria, Italy) Vermentino 2017

 Though this Vermentino comes from three vineyards in the more highly regarded Cavagino area of the DOC, I suspect that the major difference in the wine’s character compared to Lunae Bosoni’s other Vermentinos is in the winemaking, because they have been experimenting with barrique fermentation.  Forty percent of this wine underwent barrique fermentation, which lends a bit of creaminess to Bosoni’s Vermentino hallmark floral spicy nose and freshness.  The oak influence is not intrusive.  It adds an extra dimension at the expense of some of the Vermentino’s energy.