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Fiorano No. 26 Bianco 1988 (750ml)

Price: $149.00

6+ Price: $99.99 / btl

Producer Fiorano
Country Italy
Region Lazio
Varietal Malvasia
Vintage 1988
Sku WH1020
Size 750ml
 

Lush yet racy, weighty yet energetic, this '88 Bianco fills the mouth with a textured feel, but its acidity keeps it nimble and supple. Candied fruits mingle with succulent fresh stone fruits in this juicy and tart white; citrus zest, potpourri, and spice complete the flavor profile in this unique golden wine. This mature white wine defies what we think we know about Italian whites, offering a tremendous drinking experience for wine connoisseurs; despite three decades of maturity, this powerful, stable white opens with hours of aeration to show a kaleidoscopic palate. Fiorano Bianco, crafted from organically grown Malvasia di Candia, is an unusual, rare white that stands the test of time and offers a picture of meticulous, organic winemaking as it was practiced decades ago.

Fiorano Description

Fiorano is the wine estate of Alberico Boncompagni Ludovisi, the prince of Venosa. The estate is located in the region of Latium of Lazio. To say you have sampled the wines of the Fiorano estate would put you in the elite few. The rare and highly regarded wines come from the international varietals of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot for the Rosso and Malvasia di Candia for the Bianco, and lastly a white wine made from the Semillon grape. The wines are the product of a dedicated and passionate prince whose avant garde approach was way ahead of its time. His whites took on a phenomenon for their ability to age, but became a true rarity as the prince was elusive and did not care to put the wines in the wrong hands. The story of the prince and his forgotten bottles is truly a gift to be shared and was captured by The New York Times through their chief wine critic, Eric Asimov in the December 22, 2004 edition of The New York Times. Read the actual article below and then be sure to read about

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