🍋 Aromas (nose)
Across vintages, the unoaked style emphasizes fresh fruit and mineral lift:
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Lemon zest, green apple, pear, white peach appear prominently in the 2023 review
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The 2018 vintage shows creamy citrus, lemon‑meringue notes, and wet‑granite minerality
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Vivino’s profile highlights pear, apple, green apple, plus pink grapefruit and key lime
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The 2019 review adds bruised yellow apple, pear, starfruit, banana chips, floral notes, and hints of brine
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🍑 Palate (flavor & texture)
The wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel and concrete, preserving purity and acidity
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2023: Juicy orchard fruit, lively acidity, slightly saline finish, light‑to‑medium body
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2018: Apricot, Meyer lemon, early‑season peach, with a round entry tapering to bright acidity
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2022: Clementine, mango, Meyer lemon, with chalky minerality
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2019: Lemon peel, baked apple, ripe stone fruit, passionfruit, medium acidity and a pleasant mouthfeel
Structure & Style
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Always unoaked, meaning no barrel influence—resulting in freshness, linearity, and clean fruit expression
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Frequently described as round and layered yet balanced by vibrant acidity
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Minerality is a recurring theme: wet granite, chalky notes, briny edges
Finish
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Typically crisp, refreshing, and clean, often with lingering citrus brightness
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The 2018 vintage notes a bright, inviting acidity on the finish
Food Pairing Cues
While not requested, pairings help contextualize the style:
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Ceviche, oysters, grilled shrimp, lemon‑herb chicken (2023)
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Smoked oysters, citrus‑dressed salads (2018)
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Linguine with clams, roasted lemon chicken
