On the palate, Poggio al Tesoro Solosole Vermentino Bolgheri DOC 2022 is medium‑bodied, succulent and nicely tense – salty green mango, juicy yellow stone fruit, candied lime and passionfruit ride crisp acidity with a light, food‑friendly bitterness on the finish. There’s a lovely balance of fruit, minerality and acidity that has critics comparing it to Chablis or Sancerre in its salted citrus, crushed rock and mouth‑watering, savoury edge.

Food‑wise, Solosole Vermentino is made for Bolgheri’s seafood and veggie fare – raw fish, fried or poached fish, grilled prawns and simple calamari all sing against its tangy, citrus‑driven profile. It’s also a cracking match with spring vegetables, goat or sheep’s milk cheeses and even a summery pizza or pasta, where that crisp, coastal Vermentino character keeps everything feeling fresh and moreish.