Ruffino Orvieto Classico (75cl, 12.5%)

An Italian white wine from Umbria's Orvieto Classico DOC appellation, bottled at 12.5% ABV in a 750ml format. It is a dry white blend rooted in ancient volcanic and chalky limestone soils known as tufa. Ruffino was founded in 1877 by Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino in Pontassieve, near Florence. The wine is a blend of Grechetto, Procanico (Trebbiano Toscano), Verdejo and Canaiolo, fermented at controlled temperatures in stainless steel, then rested briefly in stainless steel vats held at approximately 60°F (16°C), with no oak influence. The nose opens with bright green apple and golden citrus, then meadow flowers, dried herbs and chalky minerality. The palate brings fresh citrus and yellow berries with vivid acidity, ripe apple and gentle spice, finishing medium with bitter almond and lemon zest.