Cesconi, Olivar, Vigneti delle Dolomiti 2020

A light gold wine expressing layered aromas of ripe stone fruit such as apricot and peach with notes of white flowers, the nose and palate show really intense smoky citrus fruit with a green tang, pronounced pear drop, apricot and peach. There’s a lot of acidity and minerality to balance the intense flavours, and the oak is incredibly subtle. It’s very clean, refreshing and very different. A fresh, citrus character in the mouth is rounded out by the vanilla notes from the gentle oak ageing and complemented by a touch of minerality. The long finish is floral and fragrant.

A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Blanc, this is a wonderfully versatile wine with food, matching with seafood, light pasta dishes, vegetable dishes, white meats, and creamy dishes.

For generations, the Cesconi family have been involved in agriculture; however, it wasn’t until 1966 a winery was officially established by the visionary Franco Cesconi. The family’s vineyards are divided between the Pressano Hills and the Lake Valley, near Lake Garda. Over the years, the winery expanded and they began experimenting with grape varieties and winemaking techniques, diversifying their portfolio of wines. Today, the winery is led by Franco’s son, Marco Cesconi.

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