Vigne Rada '3 Nodi' Passito Bianco Isola dei Nuraghi IGT, Sardinia, Italy 2016 500ml G.D. Vajra bracing tannins

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and cassis delve deeply

is one of Burgundy's most historic négociant houses — now in its eighth generation

hazelnut-hued oxidized sherry has aromas of deciduous forest and antique furniture

prune and bitter notes of powdered sage

Vigne Rada '3 Nodi' Passito Bianco Isola dei Nuraghi IGT, Sardinia, Italy 2016 500ml G.D. Vajra bracing tanninsVermentino thrives around the coastal town of Alghero in northwest Sardinia, giving beautifully perfumed wines hinting at wildflowers, Mediterranean herbs, and briny sea breezes. While the Bardino family of Vigne Rada focuses primarily on a mouth coating, mineral driven dry Vermentino, they also dabble in the art of passito from late harvest grapes shriveled up on the vine due to botrytis. With a delightfully cleansing acidity, this masterpiece