# Occhione Vermentino (2022)

- **Producer:** Campo di Sasso
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Vermentino, Viognier
- **Region:** Toscana, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, green apple, white flowers, lime, raw almonds

## About this wine

Occhione Vermentino Campo di Sasso 2022 is a white wine from the Toscana IGT appellation in Tuscany, Italy. Produced by Campo di Sasso, part of the Antinori family's wine interests, the wine is primarily made from Vermentino with a touch of Viognier. The vineyards are situated in Bibbona, west of Bolgheri, on sandy alluvial soils influenced by the nearby sea. The wine's name, 'Occhione,' meaning Eurasian stone-curlew, is inspired by a rare bird that nests in the coastal dunes, highlighting the wine's rarity and its connection to the estate's natural environment. The 2022 vintage experienced a hot and dry season, with late rains aiding grape development.

## Interesting facts

- Named after the Eurasian stone-curlew, a rare water bird.
- Produced in very limited quantities.
- Vineyards are close to the Mediterranean Sea.
- Part of the renowned Antinori family's portfolio.

## Food pairing

The wine's clean acidity and medium body complement seafood and lighter poultry dishes, cutting through richness and enhancing delicate flavors. Its subtle herbal and citrus notes resonate with fresh ingredients and herbs.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Occhione Vermentino Campo di Sasso begins with hand-harvested grapes selected on a sorting belt, followed by gentle pressing. The resulting must is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness. The wine then undergoes aging in stainless steel tanks, a technique that maintains its vibrant character and primary fruit expression. The viticultural approach is described as 'close to nature.'