Fattoria Sardi, Colline Lucchesi DOC (Tuscany, Italy) Vermentino 2018

 This charming, medium-bodied Italian white wine impresses with its complex fresh fragrance and flavors.  You’ll find nuances of citrus, pear and juicy peach here along with a subtle hint of mint.  The wine was fermented in concrete and stainless steel containers.  Vermentino is a white grape that has long been popular in western Mediterranean regions such as northwestern Italy, southern France, Corsica and Sardinia.  The Colline Lucchesi DOC is one of Northwest Tuscany’s oldest viticultural appellations.  Thanks to its relatively robust and complex character, this is a white wine that not only pleases as an aperitif but will also be a satisfying accompaniment to most seafood as well as pasta-centered dishes, and is robust enough to marry well with poultry and many spicy dishes.