Scaia, Trevenezie IGT (Italy) Garganega – Chardonnay 2022

 The folks at Tenuta Sant’Antonio created the Scaia name to allow them to be creative.  Instead of following the traditional appellation rules, they can play around making a wine that they design, like this carefully crafted non-traditional blend of 55% Garganega with 45% Chardonnay.  It has a rich yellow color with hints of gold, and aromas and flavors of citrus and green apple with a silky texture in the mouth.  That silkiness comes from the weekly stirring of the lees, the expired fermentation yeasts, and an hour of cold maceration that lowers the total acidity.  They have created a plush wine with a rich and round texture, supported by vibrant acidity.  Another non-traditional touch is the glass closure called Vinolok, instead of a cork.