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Tenuta Viglione 'Circles' Verdeca 2023
Grape Type Pronunciation: Ver-Deka
Primary flavours
Green Apple
Lemon
Preserved Lemon
Herbal
Mineral
Details
Verdeca is just starting its life in Australia with a few vineyards found if you look close enough. This is a true expression of Puglian Verdeca with a bundle of interest for those hunters of varieties. The driver in this wine is the pristine fruit with lemon and green apple notes that then opens up with a touch of herbaceousness and preserved lemon wrapped up with a crisp finish.

Tenuta Viglione is located in the heart of Puglia in southern Italy, where the beaches are stunning and the sun equally ideal. Puglia is home to varieties that have found a natural home in Australia, like Fiano and Primitivo. However, behind this, there are a host of other varieties that will become household names in a handful of years, like Verdeca and Nero Di Troia. This is where we introduce Tenuta Viglione, where the Zullo family has been operating since 1937. The Zullo family have cultivated the perfect place that combines wine with a little bit of luxury in the form of the resort on-site. Aside from laying by a pool in the sun with a glass of local fermented grape juice in one hand and a plate of antipasto in the other, the brand hosts various labels representing classic Puglian varieties. The “Circles” label is where we found the true sweet spot, and we are pleased to offer our GPD customer base a delightful package of wines for those who wish they were in southern Italy right now.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Puglia
country
Italy
Grape type
Verdeca
Wine Maker
Tenuta Viglione
Alcohol
12%
Vintage
2023
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Chilled 8°C-10°C
Pairing guide
Verdeca wines are yet another under-appreciated variety brought to the fore by Tenuta Viglione, and this bottle truly showcases the dedication and craftsmanship the team put into every creation. We loved how well it paired with so many of our favourite sunny day dishes - green salads and pasta salad with pesto, crab and potato combos, Moreton Bay bugs and other rich seafood, and grilled snapper and mackerel with a citrus dressing especially. Grilled chicken breasts with a spicy rub, salami and other charcuterie, and feta and spinach pastries will also work wonders here!
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Food
Seafood
Meat Pie
Calamari
Tastes
Crisp
Fruity
Fresh
Moods
Adventurous
Mood for something different
Seasons
Summer
Autumn
Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Puglia, Italy
Puglia is a wine region in the "heel" of Italy that is known for its red, white, and rosé wines. The full-bodied red wines are often made with Negroamaro and Primitivo grapes, while the whites are usually made with Verdeca and Fiano grapes. Puglia has a hot, sunny climate which helps the grapes ripen fully and gives the wines a rich flavour. The region is also home to some unique grape varieties, like Nero di Troia and Bombino Nero. So, if you're a fan of Italian wine, definitely give Puglia a try! Historically Puglia has been better known for its quantity of wine over its quality. But thanks to a number of quality-focused producers, the region is turning that narrative around.
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