Wine Tastings
| Style | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Grape | Viognier |
| Organic | Yes |
‘Chiaraluna’ Viognier, Muralia
£23.95
Muralia is a beautiful organic winery in the Maremma region of Tuscany, owned and run by Stefano Casali, who is an absolute perfectionist when it comes to wine!
This is a very elegant Viognier, with clean, pure stone fruit flavours and without the heaviness that sometimes comes with that grape. One of the best expressions of Viognier I’ve ever tasted (from anywhere!).
Absolutely delicious with poached salmon or lobster.
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