Fontanino Riesling

Vintage 2017
by Tenuta Il Cascinone
Varietal Riesling
Color white
Region Piedmont
Country Italy
Medal Score
8.0
3 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
white peachlime zestpetrolapricotwet slate
Palate

Medium-bodied with crisp, refreshing acidity, a slightly oily texture characteristic of aged Riesling, and a precise mineral backbone that balances the ripe stone fruit notes.

Finish

Long and lingering finish with persistent citrus pith, honeyed apricot, and a clean stony minerality that echoes well after the sip.

Food Pairings
  • • grilled sea bass with lemon butter
  • • vitello tonnato
  • • risotto ai funghi porcini
  • • aged Taleggio cheese
  • • Thai green curry with jasmine rice
Serving Temp
8-10°C
Drink Window
Now through 2026

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Gold Catavinum Wine & Spirits Competition 2020
Silver Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2020
Silver International Wine Challenge 2020

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