97 points James Suckling: "Bright straw color with lime peel, green apple and chalky mineral character and straw undertones. Bone dry on the palate, with zesty acidity, great weight and almost salty lemon flavors. A touch of almonds filigreed to the structure. Tangerine and ginger undertones. So flavorful, tangy and electric at the end. The Coche Dury of Italy. Drinkable now, but best from 2028. (5/2/24)"
96 points Ian D'Agata Wine Review: "Bright, deep straw yellow gold. Strikingly complex aromas of beeswax, chamomile, poached yellow apple, Meyer lemon, iodine, and coriander, with hints of grapefruit rind and flinty minerals. Deeply concentrated and sappy, with vibrant and pure citrus and orchard fruit flavors that stain the palate and are complemented by notes of anise, candied orange peel and smoky lees. Really wild stuff, with excellent balance, precision and underlying rising minerality. The long, dusty finish features more of the grapefruit, iodine and anise notes and offers outstanding grip and clarity. This is always one of Italy’s best white wines: though not quite at the level of the spectacular 2015 vintage, Valentini’s 2020 is one of the more promising, deeper young Trebbiano D’Abruzzo wines from this winery I can remember. Drinking window: 2027-2045. (Mar 2025)"
95+ points Eric Guido (Vinous): "More savory than sweet, the 2020 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo slowly opens with a rich blend of raw almonds and smoky crushed stone, giving way to dried nectarines and hints of sage. This seductress is ripe and succulent upon entry, yet with a salty, sultry core of minerality, blending sour lime with apricots and liquid stone. The 2020 ends with a lemony concentration and herbal thrust, tapering off saline and lightly structured yet incredibly fresh. The 2020 is simply spellbinding. Drink: 2024-2038. (Sep 2024)"
96 points Ian D'Agata Wine Review: "Bright, deep straw yellow gold. Strikingly complex aromas of beeswax, chamomile, poached yellow apple, Meyer lemon, iodine, and coriander, with hints of grapefruit rind and flinty minerals. Deeply concentrated and sappy, with vibrant and pure citrus and orchard fruit flavors that stain the palate and are complemented by notes of anise, candied orange peel and smoky lees. Really wild stuff, with excellent balance, precision and underlying rising minerality. The long, dusty finish features more of the grapefruit, iodine and anise notes and offers outstanding grip and clarity. This is always one of Italy’s best white wines: though not quite at the level of the spectacular 2015 vintage, Valentini’s 2020 is one of the more promising, deeper young Trebbiano D’Abruzzo wines from this winery I can remember. Drinking window: 2027-2045. (Mar 2025)"
95+ points Eric Guido (Vinous): "More savory than sweet, the 2020 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo slowly opens with a rich blend of raw almonds and smoky crushed stone, giving way to dried nectarines and hints of sage. This seductress is ripe and succulent upon entry, yet with a salty, sultry core of minerality, blending sour lime with apricots and liquid stone. The 2020 ends with a lemony concentration and herbal thrust, tapering off saline and lightly structured yet incredibly fresh. The 2020 is simply spellbinding. Drink: 2024-2038. (Sep 2024)"
| Product SKU | 352699 |
| Producer | Valentini |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Varietal | Other White Wines |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
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