Ninù Vermouth Country|GeorgiaA beautiful, delicate vermouth that somehow channels the exotic aromas of flora you find on the air in this remote part of western Sicily. Made over a base of skin macerated Catarratto (taken from the tank of Macerato 2022), Fabio blends with a host of Mediterranean herbs, along with jasmine, chamomile, cedar and ginger infused with raw alcohol to fortify. Wormwood and orange peels are used to provide the bitters, and this is balanced out with a
The rest is an even split of Sangiovese & Merlot
with fine-grained tannins that melt away rather than attack
The extended élevage has lent the wine wonderful depth and complexity
there is remarkable purity here that reflects it’s mountainous roots
meaning a white wine made with 100% red grapes
imparting a gorgeous supple elegance
Mediterranean herbs and a good salty-citrus tang
The Sangiovese and Merlot are planted at 350 metres altitude over rocky limestone and clay
fruit-driven and kept away from the oak barrels
Bright and glossy
although a splash of soda
We would recommend cellaring this bottle for at least 6 months or longer