Ajola, Bianco #2 2022

Azienda Ajola, run by our friend Jacopo Battista, is 3.5 hectares of old vineyards that he has brought back to life far from additives and industrial farming. His wines are representatives of the wonderful terroir on the heights above Lago di Bolsena and the harmonious relationship with nature. The lighter of two amber hued oranges from Jacopo, this wine has 7 days of maceration in whole clusters and ages in stainless steel. Fresh and subtle, with earthy herbal notes like sage and honeysuckle. Local indigenous varietals were used including Drupeggio, Malvasia Toscana, Procanico and Verdello. Easy to drink but spritely, with a light white tea-like tannin making giving the wine more grip and intrigue. The Ajola, Bianco #2 2022 pairs well with marinated artichoke hearts and coppa.