2023 VERMENTINO, Temecula Valley
This 2023 Vermentino is a lively, crisp, and fruity white wine from Temecula Valley with tropical aromas of sweetened honeydew melon, white peach, and citrus complemented by a bright acidity and subtle minerality on the finish.
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ACCOLADES
- 2025 American Fine Wine Competition, Double Gold, 94 Points
- San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, Best of Class, Vermentino
The 2023 Vermentino was awarded Best of Class at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest competition of North American Wines.
For each San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, longtime wine writer Mike Dunne tastes and jots notes on the best-of-class wines. For the competition in 2025, Mike first tasted each of the 150 best-of-class wines and then trimmed this wide field to those most notable entries of the 55 wines that went into the concluding sweepstakes round. Here is what he said about the 2023 Castello di Amorosa Vermentino:
"This is why Vermentino is grabbing the attention of California vintners: At its best, as here, Vermentino can be a white wine of thrust and kick, exceptionally beckoning in its floral aroma and exceptionally compelling on the palate for its suggestions of grapefruit and peach. Order a bottle when seared scallops are on the menu."
- Rich Cook, Wine Review Online, 92 Points
"I think I sense perhaps a dollop of Riesling in this, based on a perception of a little petrol note in this tasty Vermentino, with the main grape sourced from Temecula Valley, which is well south of the Castello but is a top performer there. This is a natural addition to the Cal-Ital portfolio. Sassy acidity focuses this on lemon, lemon and more lemon, with soft herb notes adding interest. It needs food – I would start on the fish side of the menu."