TN: Tris Toscana Bianco 2017 IGT
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 6:54 am
In the land of Montepulciano red wine, we also went looking for whites. Although the whites don't have DOCG (or even DOC, they are IGT) status, we have found a couple of drinkable ones.
This is one, made from the same white grape varieties that go into Vin Santo - Grechetto (also known locally as Pulcinolo), Malvasia and Trebbiano. Fresh nose with lots of pear and some lemon. A little lees texture (I'm pretty confident these don't see oak), leading to a similar palate to a ripe Pinot Gris (Australian style). Good supporting acid and a clean finish.
This is made by Ercolina wines. There's a mixed dozen following me back to Perth, so you may see more TNs in months to come.
Cheers
Allan
This is one, made from the same white grape varieties that go into Vin Santo - Grechetto (also known locally as Pulcinolo), Malvasia and Trebbiano. Fresh nose with lots of pear and some lemon. A little lees texture (I'm pretty confident these don't see oak), leading to a similar palate to a ripe Pinot Gris (Australian style). Good supporting acid and a clean finish.
This is made by Ercolina wines. There's a mixed dozen following me back to Perth, so you may see more TNs in months to come.
Cheers
Allan