Baccolo, Bianco Veneto IGT (Italy) 2019

 This unusual blend (Sauvignon and Garganega, the white grape of Soave) is made partially from dried grapes, a la the great red Amarone, using a technique called appassimento.  It’s an earthy white that picks up the strong grapefruit aroma of the Sauvignon as well as melon and stone fruit.  Quite interesting and quite nice.  A Platinum Award winner at the 2020 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.