The oak has integrated from my previous note in February 2017 where the influence of oak Barriques was overly present. Sangiovese is not enhanced by too much oak in my opinion and is best matured in large Botti like I said in my previous note like Biondi Santi. Red cherry and earth notes finishing with powdery tannins. Coming together. — 4 months ago

strawberries. Clean. Long lasting bubbles — 6 months ago
Aia Vecchia – Vermentino / 2024
Toscana IGT – Tuscany / Italy 🇮🇹
Overview
100% Vermentino from coastal Tuscany. A fresh, Mediterranean-driven expression highlighting purity, salinity, and balance. Crafted to emphasize drinkability without sacrificing varietal character.
Aromas & Flavors
Citrus zest, green apple, and white peach layered with subtle herbal notes and a touch of sea-breeze salinity. Clean, bright, and inviting.
Mouthfeel
Light to medium-bodied with a zippy, refreshing profile. Acidity is well-controlled, giving lift without sharp edges. The finish sits right in the middle, neither short nor extended, making it incredibly easy to keep going back for another sip.
Food Pairings
Seafood, grilled vegetables, light pasta, bruschetta, or simple appetizers.
Verdict
A pure, clean, and beautifully made Vermentino that overdelivers in drinkability. Not flashy, just precise, refreshing, and consistently satisfying.
Did You Know?
Vermentino thrives in coastal regions like Tuscany and Liguria, where maritime influence enhances its natural salinity and freshness, often giving the wine its signature “sea-breeze” character.
🍷 Personal Pick
This is my kind of “patio pounder”—zippy, dry, and dangerously easy to drink. Not because it lacks complexity, but because it’s so well made that it flows effortlessly. Whether by the pool or alongside light bites, this wine adapts and delivers every time. — 2 months ago
Another great vintage, cherry notes, paired well with duck. — 4 months ago
Brambly berry pie, watermelon, delicate effervescent. Perfect Lambrusco for a warm day or apero hour.
(Btg at Bottino in Chelsea NYC) — 2 years ago
At Pinard Wine Bar for the SFU Alumni event with Malachi and the Skoners! Lovely cab. — 3 months ago
Fruity forward. Soaked mouthfeel. Great wine for great price — 5 months ago
Venetian Merlot with fresh crush and partially dried grapes. Aged in barriques.. Plum, cinnamon and pepper on the nose. Tight on opening. After about an hour very earthy old world style on the palate - slightly dense. Dark fruit, prune, cinnamon, leather, damp soil. Oak is prominent and finish was long and refreshing. Not a casual dinner wine - probably best with a hearty stew or fatty roast. — 3 years ago
Bruce Leboff
A bit lighter and less muscular in style. Drinking well. — a month ago