Masi "Possessioni" Bianco Verona 2019 Veneto - Italy

91 Pts James Suckling:"A fruity and steely white with sliced-lemon, pear and light honey aromas and flavors. Some smoke, too. It’s medium-bodied with pretty fruit and a crisp finish."

Cépages: Garganega - Sauvignon Blanc

Winery Notes: The blend is atypical; in wines labeled Soave, Garganega is blended with Verdicchio. But Sauvignon Blanc works surprisingly well here, producing a medium-bodied wine that’s crisply fruity, refreshing, and can be enjoyed quite cold in these peak days of summer.

Tastings Notes: The tastes evoke green apple and lots of citrus, especially lemon and orange, with floral and herbal notes and touches of honey and almond

Located in the Valpolicella district of Veneto, the Serego Alighieri Estate dates to the 1300s when, according to its website, it was purchased by Pietro Alighieri. Fun fact: Pietro was the son of Dante Alighieri — yes, that Dante, the famous poet known for such literary greats as “Inferno” and “Divine Comedy.”

Since 1973, the winery has been owned by the Masi Group, which owns several other properties in Veneto, Tuscany, and Argentina.