Tasting - Opici Vino Bianco

 

Name: Opici Vino Bianco

Blend: 20% Chardonnay, 10% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Trebbiano, 40% Verdicchio

Region: Adriatic Coast

Country: Italy

Year: None Given

Price: $11.29

Source: https://www.worldmarket.com/product/opici+vino+bianco.do

Tasting Notes from Bremer's Wine & Liquor: "The Marche region of Italy has long been known for producing structured and balanced white wines from the native Verdicchio variety. Trebbiano adds further structure to the final blend, while Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc contribute delicate fruit aromas. Dry in style with a clean, crisp citrusy finish."

Source: https://bremerswineandliquor.com/shop/opici-vino-bianco-fish-bottle/

Wine Folly notes for each variety in the blend:

• Chardonnay - p. 96-97
• Yellow Apple
• Starfruit
• Pineapple
• Vanilla
• Butter
• Sauvignon Blanc - p. 165
• Gooseberry
• Honeydew
• Grapefruit
• White Peach
• Passionfruit
• Trebbiano - p. 179
• White Peach
• Lemon
• Green Apple
• Seashell
• Basil
• Verdicchio - p. 182
• Peach
• Lemon Curd
• Almond Skin
• Oily
• Saline

My Review:

I thought this Vino Bianco had a very strong resemblance to an alcoholic apple juice. The vast majority of what I could taste and smell in this wine was apple. The apple aroma was complimented by a hint of citrus, and it really lingered in my nose for a few seconds after taking a whiff. This wine was incredibly smooth and light-bodied. It also had a negligible acidic bite. The strong apple flavor and aroma along with the light body and little acidity made it seem like I was drinking apple juice. The myriad flavors of the four grapes in the wine as described by Wine Folly really just blended into apple.

I did not have this wine with food.