Liguria is one of the lesser-known Italian wine regions. It forms a narrow crescent from the French border in the west to Tuscany in the east. The Colli di Luni appellation lies on the Tuscan boundary. Lunae Bosoni is an excellent producer here and makes fine wines from the Vermentino grape. Vermentino is an aromatic and full-bodied white grown mostly northern Italy, Sardinia and southern France where it is called Rolle. Their 2022 Etichetta Nera (Black Label) Vermentino is drawn from older vines that yield grapes of great intensity. It is a luscious sensory experience for those new to this aromatic Italian variety. Its rich aromas of peach, ripe apple and tropical fruits are enhanced by linden flower, herb and citrus peel hints. The flavors are exotic and appealing with the luscious apricot, peach and tropical fruits backed by delicate floral, mint and citrus peel tones.
Lunae Bosoni, Colli di Luni (Liguria, Italy) Vermentino 2022
By Wayne Belding