Italian Pignoletto Superiore by San Vito has a pale yellow color with greenish shades. It has an outsanding balance between freshness and structure. Vigneto San Vito Pignoletto Superiore 2006 is bursting with nectarine and peach aromas and flavors. This Pignoletto is full of elegant fruit. This frizzante leaves a nice tingly sensation on the midpalate, like very fine bubbles. It pairs well with light starters, Italian first courses, white meats, fish, cheeses (Parmiggiano Reggiano) and dishes with White Truffles or mushrooms. Recommended serving temperature is 50 -54° F.

Located in the Bologna Hills at an altitude of almost 600 feet and surrounded by a pristine enviornment, the Vigneto San Vito has been producing quality wine for over 30 years. A golden treasure lies in the hills outside of Bologna, Italy, and Federico Orsi is busy working to bottle it. Orsi, an Italian who grew up in Brazil, has recently returned to his motherland and turned his hand to winemaking. Orsi and his Italian wife, Carola, have purchased the Vigneto San Vito winery near Orsi’s family estate in the wine region Colli Bolognesi. Orsi’s efforts with the Pignoletto Superiore have elevated the unusual varietal from a regional favorite to an international player. Try this crisp, refreshing white and see for yourself what a treasure Orsi is pouring into his bottles. Look for the trademark drawing of the house wren on the labels. Each of Orsi’s wines features a different bird.

RATINGS: 88 Points Average, CellTracker

Varietals:
90% Pignoletto
5% Chardonnay
5% Riesling