Reviews & Ratings

2009 Fontana Candida Italian White "Luna Mater"

Winery: Fontana Candida

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Luna Mater"

Wine Category: Italian White

Grape blend: 70% Malvasia, 10% Greco, 10% Bombino, & 10% Trebbiano

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Lazio

State or country: Italy

Price: $23

Cases produced: 2,000

KWG Score: 89 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: August 5, 2011

Wine Review: This white gold colored Italian blend was quite popular at a summer gathering that we attended. It opens with pear bouquet with a hint of apricot and peach. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and fruit forward. The flavor profile is ripe Bosc pear with notes of red apple and a hint of almond. The finish is semi-dry and very refreshing. This wine is very food friendly. It would pair perfectly with shrimp scampi or rainbow trout almandine. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Bright yellow. Intense with exotic-fruit aromas. Dry; full flavored, soft and savory, with a lingering ripe-pear and bitter-almond finish. Ideal with seafood, white meats and pasta dishes.

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