2024 Produttori Vini Manduria Salento Verdeca Alice

Alice Verdeca 2024 captures Salento's bright skies and sea-cooled evenings in a straw-pale glass. Hand-picked Verdeca berries, grown on limestone-rich soils near the Adriatic, travel quickly to stainless tanks, where a cool native-yeast ferment preserves jasmine, lemon, and fresh pear aromas. A brief lees rest adds satin breadth while safeguarding razor-sharp acidity. Hawthorn blossom and white grapefruit unfurl across a sleek, mineral backbone before a dry, saline finish snaps the palate awake. Uncork lightly chilled, and let this southern Italian charmer elevate easy lunches, sunset picnics, or seafood feasts with effortless grace.

Nose: Jasmine, hawthorn, and candied citrus peel float above hints of wet limestone.

Palate: Juicy grapefruit and crisp pear glide on lively acidity, accented by fennel seed and subtle almond cream.

Finish: Long, stony close lingers with citrus oil, sea-spray salinity, and a refreshing herbal echo.

Pairs beautifully with grilled sea bass drizzled in lemon oil, shrimp fritto misto fresh from the fryer, or a chilled orecchiette salad tossed with basil, olives, and ripe cherry tomatoes.