OSTREA
2022 Vernaccia Di San Gimignano Mormoraia
| Grapes | Vernaccia |
| Colour | White |
| Origin | Italy, Tuscany |
| Other | Certified Organic |
| Sub-district | Vernaccia Di San Gimignano |
| ABV | 13% |
The vineyard here is laden with bits of ancient oyster shells from the times when this part of Italy was under the sea, and this is where the name Ostrea comes from. As you might hope there is a good mineral line coursing through this smart Vernaccia di Gimignano. But this is no one-trick pony. The juice is fermented in barrel, and emerges with a straw-yellow colour and an engaging depth of flavour, floral with firm orchard fruits and a touch of creamy vanilla. Nicely textured and a quietly sophisticated edge. There are notes of wild flowers, dried herbs and a creamy aniseed surrounding the yellow plum and nectarine fruit. This is stunning value for money and if you love white Burgundy but can't afford that anymore this is a brilliant alternative. L&S (Feb 2025)
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*Case price discount: Mix any 12 bottles of wine (or 9 litre equivalent) or 6 bottles of Champagne, Spirits, Sweet Wine or Fortified (4.5 litres) to get the discounted 'case price' for each bottle.
Mormoraia
Alessandro Passoni is the second generation here to run this beautiful estate since his father bought the old convent back in 1980 and started to regenerate the vineyards. The name comes from the property's religious history as a convent, with the murmur of the nuns as they recited their prayers that once emanated from the walls like a 'Mormoraia'.
Pino Passoni and his wife Franca passed over the reins to their children in 2012 and the farm has been worked organically since 2013. This is an estate on the move with energy and ever better practices in the vineyards and clever gentle work in the cellar. The results are great and these wines get better and better!
White Italian Summer Sampler Mixed Case
Discover a charming selection of six Italian whites, perfect for drinking this summer. From the crisp, mineral-rich Derthona Timorasso by La Colombera to the elegant Vigne Zuani from Collio and the rich, textural Ostrea Vernaccia di San Gimignano by Mormoraia, each bottle tells a story of its unique terroir. The zesty Pagliatura Vermentino from Fattoria di Magliano, the pure and lively Classico Superiore Verdicchio by Andrea Felici, and the aromatic Kratos Fiano from Luigi Maffini complete this sophisticated collection. Raise a glass and celebrate the rich diversity of Italian whites. Cheers to a wonderful summer exploration!
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