About this wine
Named after Pliny the Elder, author of the first viticulture manual, Plinio blends 85% Vermentino with 15% Viognier. Straw yellow with green highlights, it shows an intense floral and fruity bouquet of exotic fruit, peach and wildflowers, with a fresh, full palate and long mineral finish. The 2022 vintage scored 92 points from Falstaff.
An easy, aromatic white for anyone new to Vermentino.
Sommelier's Note
"Once singled out by Robert Parker as among the finest Vermentinos anywhere — Plinio over-delivers for its price."
Food Pairings
A natural partner for shellfish and grilled fish.
When to drink it
Seafood dinners, aperitivo, summer lunches
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Vermentino, Viognier
- Style
- White
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- Price Range
- €13-18 (European retail reference; Japan retail price not confirmed)
Terroir & Winemaking
85% Vermentino, 15% Viognier. Alcohol 12.5%. Bright straw yellow with greenish highlights.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are in Plinio?
- Plinio is a blend of 85% Vermentino and 15% Viognier.
- What does Plinio taste like?
- An intense floral and fruity bouquet of exotic fruit, peach, and wildflowers, with a fresh, full palate and long mineral finish.
- What food pairs well with Plinio?
- Shellfish and grilled fish are natural partners for its fresh, mineral-driven style.
- Where does the name Plinio come from?
- It honors Pliny the Elder, who wrote one of the first manuals on viticulture, the Georgics.
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