Domaine Philippe Gilbert Menetou-Salon Blanc, Loire, France 2021 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Aromas of ripe stone fruit

Aromas of ripe stone fruit

This frizzante white isn’t widely known outside of its native Emilia-Romagna

along with a lingering finish

Give this time to completely open

It was superbly textured

Domaine Philippe Gilbert Menetou-Salon Blanc, Loire, France 2021 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Aromas of ripe stone fruitPlanted 25 years ago on a clayey limestone terroir dating back to the Kimmeridgian, the vines extend on average over 10 or so hectares divided among six plots. This white sauvignon is aged on fine lees in a stainless steel tank for 10 to 18 months. Tonic and full bodied sauvignon. Fresh and salty wine. Goes beautifully with asparagus, shellfish, raw or broiled fish, but also goat cheese and sorbets, among other.