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Ü Pastine Portofino Bianchetta Genovese
Full-bodied, slightly smoky, lingering bitter lemon finish.
Full-bodied, slightly smoky, lingering bitter lemon finish.
1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2015My first 100% Bianchetta, which is typically used as a blending grape in Liguria. Full bodied and waxy. Great texture that really grabbed me. Crisp and saline. Like a Muscadet on steroids. Perfect with steelhead trout.
My first 100% Bianchetta, which is typically used as a blending grape in Liguria. Full bodied and waxy. Great texture that really grabbed me. Crisp and saline. Like a Muscadet on steroids. Perfect with steelhead trout.
Dec 21st, 2016Absolutely beautiful wine. Rich mouth feel.
Absolutely beautiful wine. Rich mouth feel.
Aug 19th, 2020Have visited Portofino. The wine is as good as the place is beautiful. What a delight. Clean, flavorful. The combinations of a Loire (acidity) with the depth of a burgundy, almost.
Have visited Portofino. The wine is as good as the place is beautiful. What a delight. Clean, flavorful. The combinations of a Loire (acidity) with the depth of a burgundy, almost.
Jun 30th, 2017Reminiscent of a single-varietal Xarelo with a crisp finish and a citrus driven palate (but is that cantaloupe I taste in the back there?)
Reminiscent of a single-varietal Xarelo with a crisp finish and a citrus driven palate (but is that cantaloupe I taste in the back there?)
Feb 11th, 2016