Il Monticello Colli di Luni Vermentino "Groppolo"

Here in the northwestern region of Liguria - home to the fishing villages Cinque Terra and Portofino famously found along the Mediterranean coast - lies Il Monticello, the biodynamic estate run by brothers Alessandro and Davide Neri. The estate is known for their southwest-facing slopes on the vineyard that feature unique, continental vegetation on one side and Mediterranean Sea on the other. The "Groppolo" is 100% Vermentino, typical of the region. It is a clean, racy white wine with cherry blossom on the nose and a medium bodied palate full of apple, pear, ripe citrus, and sea breeze. An excellent pairing for white meat or fish.