A delicate, floral Italian white wine from Fontaleoni, a small (28 hectare) Tuscan producer of Vernaccia, Sangiovese, Merlot, and Chardonnay. The estate was established in 1959 when the Troiani family, vignerons for generations, moved to Tuscany. In the 1990's the estate was rebuilt, the cellar renovated, and new vineyards were planted; all to improve quality. The estate practices "lotta integrata" and "inerbimento" viticultural practices (which sound sexier than integrated pest management and the use of cover crops) in order to produce a "green" white wine. Fontaleoni's Vernaccia is clear, straw-yellow in color with a light, peachy nose. This soft, fresh wine pairs well with similarly light dishes. Fontaleoni also produces a critically acclaimed single-vineyard Vernacci/Chardonnay blend called Vigna Casanuova.
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