Italian Editor Kerin O?Keefe reviews all Italian wines for Wine Enthusiast. Previously she?wrote regularly on Italian wine for Wine News, World of Fine Wine and?Decanter. She is the author of?Franco Biondi Santi: The?Gentleman of Brunello?(2005),?Brunello di Montalcino: Understanding and?Appreciating One of Italy's Greatest Wines?(2012) and?Barolo and?Barbaresco: The King and Queen of Italian Wine?(2014).
Aromas of citrus blossom and white stone fruit lead the nose along with a whiff of crushed herb. On the creamy palate, fresh acidity brightens mature yellow apple, white peach and a hint of lemon zest. It closes on a savory, almost salty note.