San Marzano 'Talo' Verdeca 2023
Italy, Southern Italy
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Description
In a nutshell:
An intense and aromatic Puglian white from Salento in the heel of Italy.
The lowdown:
This part of Italy is mainly red wine country, but, as this expressive wine shows, there are some pretty good whites to be had here as well. Verdeca is the variety and is Puglia's main white wine grape. Refreshingly dry it has a wealth of vibrant and zesty aromas of citrus, pineapple, white peach and ripe orange flavours. Three months spent in French oak has given it a nicely judged weight and texture and there's lots going on.
The Producer:
In 1962, 19 vine growers from San Marzano, deep in the Puglian heel of Italy, whose families had farmed the land for generations, combined their efforts to establish Cantine San Marzano. Through the decades this co-operative has grown significantly and can now boast over 1,200 members and has a reputation for quality that has earned international renown. They are based just east of the town of Taranto in the region of Salento. The Cantine's director Mauro di Maggio is a native of this part of the world and grew up with a connection to the winery before going to work there in 2003. As a result, he knows his members well and his close working relationships with them has helped keep the quality of fruit supplied to the winery at high levels.
When to drink:
Exotic fruit flavours and a creamy texture make it great with pasta and richer seafood dishes.
Suitable for Vegans
An intense and aromatic Puglian white from Salento in the heel of Italy.
The lowdown:
This part of Italy is mainly red wine country, but, as this expressive wine shows, there are some pretty good whites to be had here as well. Verdeca is the variety and is Puglia's main white wine grape. Refreshingly dry it has a wealth of vibrant and zesty aromas of citrus, pineapple, white peach and ripe orange flavours. Three months spent in French oak has given it a nicely judged weight and texture and there's lots going on.
The Producer:
In 1962, 19 vine growers from San Marzano, deep in the Puglian heel of Italy, whose families had farmed the land for generations, combined their efforts to establish Cantine San Marzano. Through the decades this co-operative has grown significantly and can now boast over 1,200 members and has a reputation for quality that has earned international renown. They are based just east of the town of Taranto in the region of Salento. The Cantine's director Mauro di Maggio is a native of this part of the world and grew up with a connection to the winery before going to work there in 2003. As a result, he knows his members well and his close working relationships with them has helped keep the quality of fruit supplied to the winery at high levels.
When to drink:
Exotic fruit flavours and a creamy texture make it great with pasta and richer seafood dishes.
Suitable for Vegans
Details
| Categories | Wine / White Wine / Fruity & Bright Whites |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Southern Italy |
| Grape Variety | Verdeca |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 12.5% |
| Vegan/Vegetarian | Vegan |
| SKU | MA2914WN |
Press Reviews / Awards (1)
91/100 Points
Vintage: 2016
Decanter World Wine Awards 2017 - Silver Medal
Decanter Magazine
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