2023 Tavignano Marche Bianco Frizzante Pestifero

Verdicchio 70%, Malvasia 15%, Sangiovese 15% sourced from estate vineyards

Il Pestifero, which translates loosely as "bratty little boy" or "problem child", is a new-ish wine for them, the result of Ondine's sparkling experient. It worked, we love it, as will practically anybody to whom you serve it. Crowd-pleasing, not weird or cidery, low-octane bubbles in a perfectly seasonal (and adorable) package. No brainer.

Dried flowers, nectarines and smoke. It's chiseled within, striking with its stern acidity and mineral tones, yet quickly finds balance through a wave of silken bubbles and spice. This tapers off with a floral sensation resetting the palate. aromatic complexity that varies from herbaceous notes, a minerality hint, citrus and soft floral scents. It's dry with delicate bubbles and great acidity making it alive. Nose is green apple, lime zest, grapefruit, underripened white peach, and wet stone. Frizzante, medium minus bodied, dry, fun effervescence, lime pith, green pear, saline, and crushed seashells.