ColorConcentrated straw yellow with green gold nuances
NoseA floral nose interwoven with first-rate notes of dried fruit bandied-fruitorange
FlavorThe zesty palate is well balanced and velvety
Lazio At a Glance
Region NameLazio
Lazio is a region in central Italy, and home to the ancient capital city of Rome. The region’s reputation is mainly based on its white wines, the mainstay grape varieties being Trebbiano, Malvasia di Candia and Malvasia Puntinata.
Score: 90Vintage 2017Wine EnthusiastThe nose is both saline and comforting, with notes of lemon, pineapple, white flowers and warm sandstone above a slight rubberiness. The palate is loaded with tropical fruits, but the lemon persists, particularly on the finish, which also pops with salted peanuts.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2017Vinous MediaThe 2017 Malvasia Puntinata Roma is spicy with a burst of sour citrus, ginger and Indian curry. It’s pleasantly sweet upon entry, with tart orchard fruits and a lemony concentration to balance. The 2017 finishes tart and long, with residual acids that maintain a lovely freshness. While unique, the Malvasia Puntinata makes for a highly pleasurable sip.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2016Vinous MediaThe 2016 Malvasia Puntinata Passito Stillato is delicate and understated with a bouquet of ripe peaches and hints of mango and kiwi. It’s soft-textured and noticeably sweet, with an almost nectar-like viscosity and ripe tropical fruits offset by a twang of sour lime. There’s admirable length here as this cleans up nicely under an air of honeyed florals.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
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