“Bright citrus notes on the nose, reminiscent of freshly squeezed lemon and grapefruit, complemented by herbaceous scents of sage and thyme. Fresh, juicy simplicity on the palate. Attractive, fruit forward finish. Well balanced and well made.”
“Exotic fruit aromas merge with gentle salinity, quince and wild sage. The palate is fresh and fruity, but with a little lees complexity. Succulent stone fruit and mineral finesse add to a general aura of balance, harmony and terroir. Outstanding white and clear reference point for the variety.”
Joaquin has crafted an almost cult like celebrity amongst fans of southern Italian reds. The famous Taurasi ‘Buona Morte’ Riserva comes from 200 year old Aglianico vines in the small village of Paternopoli.
Casa d’Ambra is the leading producer on the small island of Ischia, producing a range of wines from local grape varieties such as Biancolella and Forastera.
Cantina Scala Fenicia is one of the last remaining producers of wine on the small but prestigious island of Capri, just off the coast of Naples. With vineyards planted on steep terraces, grapes such as Greco, Falanghina Flegrea and the local Biancolella are blend to create a crisp, but floral white wine.
Ettore Sammarco founded his winery in 1962 in the medieval village of Ravello on the Amalfi coast. Local varieties such as Biancolella and Ginestra are cultivated at up to 365m.
