Went to dinner at Sale e Pepe on Marco Island Wednesday night with friends. I found the 2002 Jermann Vintage Tunina on the wine list and the wine steward claimed it was drinking beautifully and if not satisfied there would be no charge for the bottle. What a deal. I've had this wine in the 2005 vintage once before and foundit quite interesting. A blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Malvasia, Picolit and Ribolla. Deep golden in the glass, nose of ripe peaches and basil. Very powerful on the palate with peach, apricot, liemon and faint grassy notes. A bit of honey in the background. Really quite good. "B+"
2002 Jermann Vintage Tunina
Feb 04, 2011
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The last Jermann Vintage Tunina I had was the 1983. I probably bought it in Chicago. I liked it very well, and I am glad to hear that you found a much more recent vintage in good form. It did not appear to be a wine for long aging, and freshness was part of the charm. Distribution of this wine seems to be poor in many parts of the US - perhaps production is much less than for many other quality Italian white wines.
To be honest I was concerned about the age on the bottle but was assured that it was drinking well and if not satisfied they would replace the wine with something else. A "no lose" proposition. The was relly good and went well with the food. I'm looking for a few bottles for my cellar!
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