which moderates temperature extremes—ideal for growing the early-ripening Solaris grape
The 2013 vintage is an exceptional one
The 2022 Vendangeur Masqué by Alice and Olivier De Moor is a captivating white from Chablis renegades turned natural wine icons
complemented by subtle floral aromas and a touch of stone fruit
yet Ente managed to retain tension and finesse
2023 Vermentino, Il Torchio - Liguria Croatia which moderates temperature extremes—ideal forThe 2023 Vermentino from Il Torchio is a cracking white from Liguria, that sun drenched sliver of north western Italy hugging the Med. This family run estate, now in the hands of siblings Gilda and Edoardo, farms organically on ancient terraces above the Gulf of La Spezia. With only 5 hectares under vine, they focus on native varietals, and this Vermentino is the star of the show. The 2023 vintage was marked by a mild spring and warm, dry summer,