La Pettegola Vermentino
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Typically best enjoyed fresh and vibrant, within 1–3 years of the vintage release.
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Fresh seafood appetizers, grilled Mediterranean sea bass, or classic pasta dishes tossed with basil pesto.
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Hailing from the sun-drenched coastal hills of Tuscany's Maremma region, Banfi's 'La Pettegola' is a vibrant, modern expression of 100% Vermentino. The wine's playful name translates to 'the gossip' or 'the chatterbox' in Italian, but it is also a nod to the lively shorebird that inhabits the local Tuscan coastal wetlands. This dual meaning perfectly captures the wine's bright, expressive, and highly social character, designed to spark lively conversation. Crafted entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with brief contact on the lees, it avoids oak to preserve the grape's natural, zesty acidity and intense aromatic profile. The maritime influence of the nearby Tyrrhenian Sea imparts a distinct saline minerality to the wine, beautifully balancing its rich notes of Mediterranean scrub, yellow peach, and fresh citrus.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1978 by the Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani, Banfi is a pioneering estate headquartered at the historic Castello di Poggio alle Mura in Montalcino, Tuscany. The winery is globally renowned for its groundbreaking clonal research on the Sangiovese grape, which helped redefine the quality and consistency of Brunello di Montalcino, alongside its state-of-the-art, sustainable winemaking technologies. While deeply rooted in Tuscany, Banfi has expanded its footprint to Piedmont, crafting a diverse portfolio of premium wines that ranges from elegant Brunellos and innovative Super Tuscans like Cum Laude and Belnero, to expressive whites like San Angelo Pinot Grigio and Fontanelle Chardonnay.