{"product_id":"gianni-moscardini-penteo-vermentino-igt-toscana-2025","title":"Gianni Moscardini Penteo Vermentino IGT Toscana 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a pre-arrival offering that is expected fall 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tasting impressions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have been quietly adoring this wine for several years. Now it's time to share the love! This is a vintage that plays to the strengths of this wine. There is always dramatic briny, chalky, floral and citrus flavors. Now add in herbs and tons of minerals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a crisp, delicious and fun white wine that you can contemplate as well (thank you Fiano). Seems like no matter what we are eating, this comes to mind but it sings with seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 was served at the James Beard House last year and there are still people talking about it. Gianni says this wine is at its best 2-3 years from the vintage but, trust us, it's fine beyond that. Go ahead, try not to be smitten by Penteo Vermentino!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of 85% Vermentino and 15% Fiano \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003edi Avellino planted at the Campo al Pino in 2005 in the Guyot vine system. This vineyard is only 8km from the Atlantic Ocean at an elevation of 130m sea and faces southwest. The soil is comprised of volcanic magma and sedimentary limestone. The grapes are manually \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eharvested and vinifed separately. The process begins with a cryo-maceration for about 3-6 hours, followed by fermentation in stainless steel with the addition of selected yeasts at a controlled temperature of 16 °C.  It's stored In steel tanks on the noble lees for 3-4 months and released 2 months after bottling. 7,000 bottles made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the grape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVermentino\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grows in much of the Mediteranean coastal regions and islands. It is most prevalent in Liguria, western Tuscany and Sardinia.\u003c\/span\u003e Theories about it's origins are wide-ranging. It is incredibly easy to cultivate, highly resistant to disease and drought and early ripening - truly a farmer's delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiano\u003c\/strong\u003e is best known for the white wines produced in volcanic soil, in and around Campania. It is one of Southern Italy's most respected varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e2025 featured a very good, and relatively stable growing season. It produced clean, healthy grapes with fine balance of acid and tannin. Fine conditions for reds and the whites have the potential for longer than usual aging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gianni Moscardini","offers":[{"title":"2025 \/ 750 mL","offer_id":44236140707883,"sku":"24198","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2674\/4414\/files\/Vermentinonuova.jpg?v=1782138001","url":"https:\/\/vdltwine.com\/products\/gianni-moscardini-penteo-vermentino-igt-toscana-2025","provider":"VDLT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}