The grape called Dorona di Venezia was thought to be extinct until 2007 when Matteo Bisol's family rediscovered the grape and decided to cultivate the vines on this marshy, native soil of the lagoon. The end product has surprised everyone with its local taste and unique qualities.
The wine is presented and sold in hand blown, Murano Glass containers (about 10 oz.), along with a gold leaf logo on the front of the exquisite bottle. Upon pouring we immediately became suspect because the white wine has the color of russet or orange which made us think significant oxidation had occurred. The wine was bright, but did not have much clarity. However, upon discovering the nose we knew this wine was special.
My first thought was the wine smelled clean. There were no flaws in the nose. There was fruit with a slight earthiness and maybe a nuance of leather. The taste was slightly dry with peach and nectarine flavor followed by caramel. The finish was firm with a strong body with a medium complexity of textures and tastes. For a "young" wine this tasted much like an old world special white. Very unique, flavorful and a perfect mix of tannin, alcohol and acidity. (Cellar Tracker, Jun 2020, 91 Pts)
