Why Not? Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

2022

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Vermentino "Black Label" Colli di Luni DOC

Cantine Lunae

Alcohol

13% ABV

Region

Italy

Liguria

Grape Varieties

Dine-in Price฿1,800
Takeaway Price฿1,500

Tasting Notes

It shines pale gold with green hints. Aromas burst with citrus, white flowers, pear, and sea breeze. The palate offers crisp acidity, silky texture, and flavors of grapefruit, almond, and thyme, finishing briny and fresh. A dry, medium-bodied, versatile white.

Food Pairings

Delicious dishes that pair perfectly with this wine

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Excellent Match

ME9. Japanese Seabream With Puttanesca Sauce

Bright citrus, herbs and gentle saline notes complement the delicate seabream, while lively freshness handles the tomato, olives and capers and keeps the puttanesca vibrant.

M3. Olive Taggiasche DOP (Liguria) 50grExcellent Match

M3. Olive Taggiasche DOP (Liguria) 50gr

Fresh citrus, gentle herbs and a lightly salty character feel naturally at home with Ligurian olives, balancing their rich fruitiness while keeping the pairing refreshing.

S11. Seafood SoupExcellent Match

S11. Seafood Soup

Citrus, white flowers and a gentle sea-breeze character are made for shellfish, bringing freshness to clams, mussels, prawns and fish while complementing the savoury broth.

A4. Bruschetta Stracciatella e PestoExcellent Match

A4. Bruschetta Stracciatella e Pesto

It comes from the Ligurian coast where pesto was born, and its herbal, saline character sits inside the basil rather than fighting it. Enough body to hold the creamy stracciatella.

V6. Vegan Pesto SpaghettiExcellent Match

V6. Vegan Pesto Spaghetti

Mediterranean herbs, citrus and a lightly salty finish echo the fresh pesto beautifully, while crisp acidity balances the olive oil and brightens the sun-dried tomatoes.

S1. Cherry CapreseExcellent Match

S1. Cherry Caprese

Fresh citrus, gentle herbs and a lightly salty finish work beautifully with creamy mozzarella, juicy tomatoes and fragrant basil, keeping this simple Caprese bright and refreshing.

PA7. Squid Ink Pasta With Mix SeafoodExcellent Match

PA7. Squid Ink Pasta With Mix Seafood

Citrus, pear and a fresh sea-breeze character are ideal with clams, mussels, prawns and squid, while its salty finish beautifully echoes the squid ink.

C21. Caprino Fresco 50grGood Match

C21. Caprino Fresco 50gr

Fresh fruit and gentle herbal notes match the goat cheese naturally, while its crisp finish balances the soft, creamy texture without covering its delicate flavour.

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🍷Ratings

Vivino
🥉
4.0/5.0
James Suckling
90/100
Wine Spectator
91/100
Robert Parker
90/100
CellarTracker
91/100
Wine Advocate
90/100
Gambero Rosso
3/3

About the Winery

Cantine Lunae is a historic winery from eastern Liguria, best known for Vermentino-based wines that reflect coastal and hillside terroirs.

Location

Liguria, Italy

Visit Winery Website

www.cantinelunae.it

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