Ajola, Bianco #3 2022

Jacopo Battista of Azienda Ajola works to maintain the seventy five year-old vines of his 3.5 hectare estate in Orvieto, which intersects the boundaries of Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany. His wines are beautiful representations of the volcanic terroir, which were laid during the formation of the Apennines, as well as the vineyards harmonious relationship with nature. Indigenous Umbrian varietals Procanico, Malvasia Toscana and Verdello were hand harvested by Jacopo for this wine. Half the fruit saw a 3 day maceration with the remainder having 3 weeks skin time. The colour is gold with a touch of light amber, and on the nose plenty of citrus, smoke and herbs. A dry mouthfeel with fresh spritzy acidity and a long finish. Bianco #3 2022 pairs well with cucina romana dishes like penne all'amatriciana.