Country: Italy / Gaiospino Fumé
Variety: White Blend Central Italy
Winery: Fattoria Coroncino / Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore
Aromas of toasted oak, butterscotch and hazelnut lead the nose on this brawny white. The flamboyant, full-bodied palate offers dried citrus fruit, candied ginger, vanilla, honey and a confectionary note. The rich flavors have a certain appeal but the heat of evident alcohol throws it off balance.