Gilette other_regions_italy The full bodied

The full bodied

plum and flinty mineral aromas and flavors are very clean and vibrant

tea-like tannins and bright acids on the lingering finish

An admirably pure nose offers up aromas of various white-fleshed fruit

Gilette other_regions_italy The full bodiedRipe, sweet and with searing acidity, the candied apricot, pineapple, mango and tangerine fruits coated with all that delicious honey hit the spot. This is a very specific, full bodied, concentrated, bright style of Sauternes, as the wine is not aged in oak. So, while you get the sweetness, there is no vanilla, caramel or fat from oak. Instead you find more purity of fruit and higher levels of acidity, with an orange peel leaning. This is a good thing