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Litorale Vermentino 2004 “There is lovely minerality in this Vermentino, along with pear, citrus and apricot flavors tinged with herb, roasted hazelnut and apple. A hint of residual sugar adds to the viscous mouthfeel.” * *
“A wonderfully fragrant wine sporting a nose of orange blossoms and fresh fruit. Crisp acidity, flavors of lime and grapefruit.”
"Beeswax and honey scents introduce this lean Vermentino, its musky mint and strawberry flavors ending a little sweet. For grilled swordfish." 86
“Simple but fresh, ripe fruit flavors and good acidity make it an easy quaffer or a wine to go with simple summer fare.”
“Expect the unexpected with fresh pear, gooseberry and citrus/melon aromas and flavours. This has summer seafood written all over it, or perhaps a picnic on the beach. Get it while it’s fresh.” 88
“The Litorale Vermentino is produced in the Maremma region in southwest Tuscany. Vermentino seems to be replacing Trebbiano and Vernaccia as Tuscany's happening white variety. It's also popular in Sardinia and Liguria. The '04 Litorale Vermentino, straw yellow in color, is round and quite full-bodied, with good acidity and the structure that will stand up to poultry and game birds as well as fish. Best to drink in its first three years.” 88
". . .a consistently fine Maremma Toscana white. . . .Cecchi's approach to white wine is also traditional, emphasizing an indigenous grape but treating it with newfound care and respect. This wine tastes of citrus and melon fruit, with a slightly floral bouquet and a lingering, spicy finish. It sees no new oak, so it tastes primarily of the nuanced grapes themselves. Tasty on its own as an aperitif, it will be even better when paired with seafood." Wine of the Week
“Tuscany offers the world many wonderful things. In my view white wine (particularly from the Vermentino grape) is not one of them. This wine is a different story, however. I spent about ten minutes just smelling it. Anything with an aroma that is this complex has to be good. You check it out; I found aromas of candied fruits, flowers, and melon. The wine is a dry, medium-bodied, white that presents flavors that are a blend of fruit and herbs. Chill this wine, but don’t let it get too cold, as it will lose some of the delicacy of its flavor. It’s a great wine for summer food. . .”
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“This Italian white reminded us of ripe tropical fruits. It was well-balanced with its acidity, and the finish was crisp.”
“Medium bodied, crisp and refreshing with an oily texture and aromas and flavors of green apple, fresh citrus, biter almond, grapefruit peel, and herbal/grassy notes; medium finish. Steamed or grilled shellfish.” Excellent by-the-glass choice. Fully mature. Serve now.
“Rich in texture, this white has a formidable acidity that melds with toasted lees to create lasting spice. It’s a fresh, clean wine with a clear influence of the sea, made for a salad of grilled baby octopus and fennel.” 88
“Hugely aromatic, with sweet scents of flowers and candied licorice. Very big for a Tuscan white, a reflection of the warm region from which it hails as well as the warm summer in which it was born. On the back end, the finish pushes ripe apple and pear flavors.” 88
“Vermentino is a well-regarded white grape in Italy that, in this bottle, produced flavors of tropical fruit. It had a crisp finish and would be a good everyday food wine.”
“The well-known Chianti producer Cecchi has vineyard holdings along the Tuscan coast in the area known as the Maremma, where the white grape variety Vermentino is grown with outstanding success. Vermentino is more generous in the mouth than Pinot Grigio and offers far more body and fruit complexity. When Vermentino is good, it's beautifully balanced, with excellent persistence of flavor and a long finish.” 91
"This white wine made with Vermentino grapes was a pleasant surprise. Made in stainless steel, it has the refreshing flavors of apricots, pineapple and passion fruit."
"Excellent Vermentino, in a ripe, lightly oaked style. It is full bodied, round, somewhat grapey and appley in flavor, with lemon grass and lime overtones. Medium long finish. 3,300 cases. Anticipated peak drinkability, not aging potential, 2004." * * * *
“A garden of aromas flows from Cecchi’s tantalizing 2002 Litorale, which showcases Vermentino, an increasingly important grape farmed in the Maremma, a district in southern Tuscany cooled by the winds of the Tyrrhenian Sea. This white’s citric bite and pleasing dryness fit perfectly with crustaceans and fish stews.”
“Cecchi made a marvelous Vermentino, which he calls Litorale, in 2002, a reportedly mediocre year throughout much of the rest of Tuscany. Maremma escaped the dreadful weather, and the grapes there ripened perfectly. Using grapes from only his vineyards, Cecchi's Vermentino is packed with flavor, yet retains a refreshing, lemon-like component. It's a perfect choice for simple grilled fish or steamed mussels after a hard day at work.”
"Vermentino is not a grape you’ve probably tasted before – Italy’s got lots of those sorts of wines. But the flavors will seem somehow familiar; white peach, ripe apple and a hint of banana. It’s floral like a Riesling, but crisp like a Sauvignon Blanc. Imagine drinking it with virtually any sort of appetizer, from grilled shrimp to veggie pizza."
"Pale straw with greenish reflections. Fresh, floral, grassy aromas. Spritely in the mouth, with focused pistachio and lime flavors and a swath of mineral flavors. The texture is quite creamy, and the wine offers impressive depth and length. A very engaging white, produced by the Cecchi family from grapes grown on a recently acquired property near Scansano." 90
"Light bodied and crisp with ripe, cooked apple and substantial mineral; nice finish. Roasted sea bass with rosemary and olive oil. Fully mature, serve now."
"Pale straw with greenish tints. Freshly mowed spring grass on the nose, followed by sappy flavors of lime, pistachio and almonds. Clean and fresh, with very good length. An engaging white wine, produced by the Cecchi family from grapes grown in a recently acquired property near Scansano." 87
"This is the first vintage of Litorale, Cecchi's 100 percent Vermentino wine. This light gold wine was both fermented and aged in stainless steel, resulting in a lively fruit, freshness and a good, intense acidity. Its color, assertive bouquet and touch of tropical fruit in the flavor make this a very appealing wine."
"Made of 100 percent Vermentino (white) grape, this wine has fresh, fruity aromas and palate, nicely balanced with alight touch of acidity to keep it lively and refreshing."
"Crisp but substantial, this medium-bodied wine smells of lemons, nuts and herbs and has layered citrus flavors. Though it is refreshing on its own, its firm acidity makes it an even better food wine. Drink it, naturally enough, with fish. It won't improve with age but should be delicious through the winter and spring."
"It's the middle of winter, and Dallas has even had snow this year. A breath of spring would be a nice break about now. Try this new "alternate" white wine from the Maremma coast of Tuscany. ("Alternate" meaning not Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc.) Vermentino is a grape that makes a wine of the same name. We usually see it from Italy made in the regions of Tuscany, Liguria or Sardinia. It's also made in Corsica, Spain and Portugal and is considered to be one of the best whites from France's Mediterranean coast. Litorale Vermentino is made and aged in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve the freshness. The name comes from the littoral winds that come off the Mediterranean Sea to cool the vineyards. The wine is medium-bodied and dry, with exotic ripe-fruit aromas and a rich but refreshing taste. It is now available in America's top eight wine markets, including Texas. It's nice with most food, but imagine a relaxing weekend afternoon, some good music, crusty bread, antipasti, cold seafood and thou."
"Hazelnut and almond flavors fill this round, unctuous white, a simple match for pasta sauced with fresh tuna." 86
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