Infine 1939 At Last Cuvee Bianco 2018
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Straw yellow color with hints of pale green. Complex and elegant bouquet with fruity notes of fresh citrus and white flesh fruits (Golden Delicious apple, Williams pear and peach), well-combined with tropical notes of pineapple and delicate spicy aromas of sage and field balm. Flavors echo the aromas; well structured, with exceptional mineral qualities and a harmonious and fresh finish.
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The 2018 At Last Cuvee lulls you in with an understated yet incredibly pretty blend of tangerine giving way to crushed apple, cardamom and sage. It’s silky and elegant in feel, casting opulent textures across the palate that leave ripe orchard fruits and tropical floral nuances toward the close. A resonance of candied citrus lingers along with savory herbs and hints of kiwi, as the 2018 finishes long yet incredibly fresh. Very pretty. The At Last Cuvee is a blend of Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer and Riesling Renano.
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2017-
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