The Bargiela Bienati Winery Cincopuntouno Blend 2020 (750ml) Verdelho

The Bargiela Bienati Winery Cincopuntouno Blend 2020 (750ml) VerdelhoThis fine wine is made with Albario and Godello strains planted in Salvatierra de Mio, Pontevedra; Treixadura of the Ribeiro region; and Sauvignon Blanc and Chasselas strains from the Lrrach region of Germany. Elaborated as a blend of five European varieties that result in an aromatic explosion never seen before, and an optimal balance on the palate between acidity and body. This is a wine with a technological hue, dedicated to those of us who value

(AG) (2/2018)93 points DecanterThis has a lovely attack but is a little lacking on the mid-palate for such a brilliant château

Medium in body and zippy on the palate

Bone-dry on the palate with abundant

fragrance and energy seldom seen from Veneto and even less so at this pricepoint

The initial flavours of citrus and melon give way to subtle notes of Mediterranean herbs

A powerful and rich expression that seamlessly

a lasting pattern which compressed the period from budbreak to bloom to less than 45 days (a record)

to 9-10 months

Some people are just born lucky

this small but highly prized area in Eastern Washington produces exceptional wines

pliant tannins and a shiny backbone of oaky charm

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