I Clivi Malvasia Vigna Ottantanni 2022

This remarkably sophisticated, laser-focused, and profoundly aromatic organic Italian white wine from the 2022 vintage stands as a monumental celebration of ancient viticulture. It opens with an intriguing, highly complex bouquet of ripe yellow peaches, wild white apricots, and dried orange blossoms, masterfully woven with sophisticated notes of white pepper, petrol, crushed flint, and an intense, unmistakable marine undercurrent. On the light-to-medium-bodied palate, it showcases an impeccable vertical architecture, driving an incredibly concentrated, fruit-pure core of orchard and citrus fruits with an electric regional acidity. A firm structural line of crystalline saline tension anchors the beautifully textured, oily mid-palate, carrying into an extraordinarily long, bone-dry, and deeply savory finish marked by a clean bitter-almond echo.

Food Pairing: A versatile and incredibly food-friendly white; pairs effortlessly with raw seafood crudo, grilled langoustines, rich mushroom risottos, traditional frico, or well-matured artisanal cow's milk cheeses.