($20):  Cantine Leonardo da Vinci, a large Tuscan-based cooperative, makes this delightful sparkling wine from the Pignoletto grape, not one that is widely known outside of central Italy.  Its inherently high acidity makes it a good choice for bubbly because growers can let it ripen, allowing its exuberant floral and fruity character to shine, without it becoming sappy or flabby.  This one is a charming fruity, just structured, example that is a perfect patio aperitivo on a humid summer’s day.
88 Michael Apstein Aug 20, 2019