Vermentino Laura Aschero 2022

The Vermentino Riviera Ligure di Ponente from the Laura Aschero winery represents afragrant and balanced expression of Vermentino grapes, a variety traditionally grown in the regions of Sardinia, Tuscany and, indeed, Liguria. The origin of this vine is probably to be found in the Middle East, from where it spread first to Spain and then to Corsica during the 14th century. Shortly afterwards, Vermentino landed in Sardinia and then in Tuscany and Liguria, demonstrating its predilection for the coastal areas of the Mediterranean. The Laura Aschero winery interprets this variety by exalting its intense floral and fruity character.

Riviera Ligure di Ponente Laura Aschero Vermentino is made exclusively from grapes of the white grape variety of the same name grown on hilly soils in a Mediterranean climate, characterised by good temperature excursions between day and night. Following the harvest, the bunches are transferred to the cellar where they are vinified through a few hours of contact between the must and the marc, an operation aimed at enhancing the aromatic expression and colour of the wine. This is followed by soft pressing and then alcoholic fermentation of the must in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of around 20 °C. Again in stainless steel, the wine then matures for a few months until final bottling.

Laura Aschero's Riviera Ligure di Ponente Vermentino has a pale straw yellow hue. Fresh and subtle aromas of rosemary, thyme and wild flowers characterise the olfactory texture together with fruity sensations of apricot and pineapple. The taste reveals an excellent balance between softness and freshness, with a pleasant aromatic persistence that contributes to the great personality of this Vermentino.