Il Gruccione Lugana Nunzio Ghiraldi 2024A very fine and elegant wine from close to Lake Garda. Fresh and fruity with citrus and stoned fruit, almond, spice, and a clean minerality. A delicious wine. Nunzio Ghiraldi grows Trebbiano di Lugana near Lake Garda. Trebbiano is often associated with poor quality, bland wines. However this particular strain of Trebbiano is known as Turbiana, which is a much different kettle of fish all together, and is similar to Verdicchio. Nunzio's grandfather

their true essence unfurls only after maturing in the bottle for a span of one or two decades

is the Beja province of Alentejo

well-balanced flavours of dry

the House has stepped out of the shadow of history in recent years

One thing that stands out is how well its made

Layered and refined Riesling

or a classic South African bobotie

Returning home in 2010

mineral and has an almost mushroomy character

followed by primary fermentation and four months' refinement in stainless steel

Syrah is the main variety grown here and the 7 Lieux is an assemblage of seven parcels with different exposures and soils and vines of up to 50 years in age

Officium is a Brunello of structure