Ajola, Bianco #3 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.T ypical indigenous Umbrian grapes Procanico, Malvasia Toscana, 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. The mouthfeel is quite drying with fresh spritzy acidity and a long finish. The Ajola, Bianco #3 2022 pairs well with cucina romana dishes like penne all'amatriciana.