Toscana Vermentino

A nice to start my evening and last week at work! Friday will be my last day at my job after 30 wonderful years! If you’ve watched “Chopper Cops” on TV that’s my agency! I will miss it immensely but have had a fantastic career there. Of course Friday I will be posting a nice Champagne to finish my week, a treat to myself 🤪 cheers! 🥂

This wine is a pale yellow in the glass. Its nose has notes of citrus, peach and pear, but mostly there is a blast of salt sea air in the sniff. There is a very nice salinity on the palate as well, with citrus leading the way as far as flavors go. The acidity is nothing to write home about, but I had mine with some crackers and a homemade raita. It was fine. I would not want to waste crab or lobster on it, though.

Terre del Casone – Vermentino – 2024
Toscana IGT, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
Building on the charm of the 2023 vintage, the 2024 Vermentino adds an extra layer of character and intensity. Still crafted by the Castellani family, it reflects a slightly warmer growing season that enhanced texture, aromatics, and persistence, without sacrificing freshness.

Aromas & Flavors
Vivid lemon blossom, green melon, and nectarine unfold into richer notes of pear, lime peel, and crushed seashell. There’s a subtle herbal undertone of thyme and fennel that nods to its coastal terroir.

Mouthfeel
More pronounced and textural than 2023, rounder mid-palate, but still crisp and focused. Excellent balance between fruit concentration and saline minerality.

Food Pairings
A brilliant match for shrimp scampi, seafood risotto, grilled calamari, or even soft cheeses like burrata with basil oil.

Verdict
The 2024 takes everything great about its predecessor and turns up the definition. Slightly deeper, slightly more assertive, yet just as refreshing. A step forward in complexity for this coastal gem. Cheers!

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
Currently sipping this vintage, it’s impressive how this humble Vermentino evolves with each year. The 2024 brings personality and poise in perfect harmony.

Green / yellow apple nose with some traces of white flower; lower acidity on palate, characteristic #vermentino touch of salinity - paired quite nicely with broccolini spinach fettuccini with a red sauce.

Very citrusy, not my style

Delicious - light to medium body, crisp but not bracing, nice white peach flavor

Smooth summer wine

Terre del Casone – Vermentino – 2023
Toscana IGT, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
From the Castellani family’s Tuscan portfolio, this Vermentino captures the maritime charm of the Mediterranean coast. The 2023 vintage is bright, approachable, and refreshingly pure, showcasing the varietal’s zesty profile while maintaining a soft Tuscan elegance.

Aromas & Flavors
Generous aromas of lemon peel, ripe mandarin, and white peach lead into juicy yellow stone fruit, mango, and a delicate saline note. Gentle hints of wild herbs and wet stone provide depth and freshness.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, with crisp acidity and a clean, mineral-driven texture. The finish is smooth and balanced, leaving a lingering impression of citrus zest and sea breeze.

Food Pairings
Ideal with grilled fish, Tuscan seafood stews, herb-crusted salmon, or creamy white pasta dishes.

Verdict
A delightful and honest Vermentino that overdelivers for its price point. Fresh, aromatic, and easy to love—proof that Tuscany’s coast can rival Sardinia and Liguria in crafting elegant Vermentino. Cheers!

Did You Know?
Vermentino thrives near the Tyrrhenian Sea, where maritime winds help maintain acidity and aromatic vibrancy, even in warmer vintages.

Nice citrus flavors and smooth finish on the palate. Very enjoyable.
T/Y

Crisp clear. Smooth finish. Nice light wine would be great for summer, paired with pork or fish