This stunning “25th Anniversary” bottling looks to be the finest Collestefano yet. So far it earned the top 3-glass award from Gambero Rosso and the top award from the Slow Wine Guide 2024.
Stylistically, it may be most reminiscent of the great 2012 – though even more concentrated. Vinous rated that wine 94 points, saying:
Pale straw-green. Knockout aromas of quince, pear, white peach and white flowers are complicated by lemony minerality on the vibrant, captivating nose. Rich and broad on entry, then explosive in the middle palate, saturating the mouth with bright, lively floral and fresh citrus flavors that are intensified by penetrating acidity. Finishes extremely long and creamy-rich, expanding to coat the palate and teeth with lingering white peach and floral flavors. The bright acidity conveys an almost weightless mouthfeel to this seamless, rich, extremely concentrated wine. You can tell that owner Fabio Marchionni studied white wine in Germany. This is but one of many outstanding vintages for this wine. Let me be clear: I think it is probably Italy's single greatest white wine buy.
And then there’s Decanter:
Italy’s best-buy wine of all time? Unbelievable quality for the price. Mineral zestiness, almond flowers, green apple and chlorophyll notes you won’t forget.
