Terenzuola - Vermentino Nero 2019

At once both Tuscan and Ligurian, the wines of Terenzuola reflect the duality of their terroir. The vineyards face the Mediterranean, which provides warm sun and cool breezes, but also find themselves in the Apuan Alps (a subzone of the Apennine mountain chain), which provide freshness and complexity. The resulting wines dance on the palate with an incredible balance of fruit, minerality, acidity and complexity.

100% Vermentino Nero from vineyards grown in grey clay soils, situated in the towns of Pontremoli, Licciana Nardi, Fosdinovo, and Massa Carrara. Maceration and fermentation using indigenous yeasts in open barrels with manual punching down.  Racking by gravity and aging for the next six months on the lees.  Aged in a combination of large and small oak barrels – less than 10% new wood.

The 2019 Vermentino Nero is an attractive, if somewhat eccentric red wine. Crushed rose petal and sweet red berry fruit give this airy, savory red quite a bit of character. There is good depth, but overall the Vermentino Nero is an aromatic wine that will appeal most to readers who enjoy lighter reds. -- Antonio Galloni

A light red, almost like a rosé, with some decent cherry and berry character. Crisp and fresh. Drink now.