Famiglia Cotarello Ferentano Bianco Lazio IGT, 2021

Made from Roscetto, an ancient grape grown only in the country side just north of Rome, this wine is not very well known, but that will certainly change if enough people get to taste it. It is a rare delight.

Deep yellow, bright and clear. Upfront smells and flavors of pear, melon, vanilla with some floral scents. Full bodied and rich, yet with brisk acidity. Now, as the wine airs and warms, the minerals start taking over. Salty, savory, mineral driven. Long, complex finish. 

I bought this from Wine Spies for $19. For that price, I would not hesitate to go back for more if it were available.