The 2021 Vernaccia di San Gimignano Tradizionale is bold, punchy and super- expressive. Lemon oil, almond, chamomile and dried flowers abound in a Vernaccia endowed with notable depth. There's a phenolic quality that suggest some skin contact. Readers should expect a pretty potent, structured white for the dinner table. This is far from an easygoing Vernaccia.

A singular white highlighted by aromas and flavors of honey, malt, orange peel and dried apricot. Complex, balanced and fluid, this leans to the soft side and lingers nicely on the finish. Drink now. 2,200 cases made.