4 and 6 bottle levels   $23 (member price $20)
40% Chardonnay, 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Viognier   14.0% ABV

Paolo Scavino is a family owned Barolo producer which VV has visited in the last two years, and we usually feature their wines on our retail shelves.  The fruit for Sorriso Bianco is from the Altenasso cru of Castiglione Falletto and the Bricco Manescotto cru of La Morra, amazing in that these are prestigious crus in the heart of Barolo.  Scavino’s focus is cru Barolo, but they also feature a variety of modestly priced reds and whites, including this small production gem.  The varieties are fermented separately, blended, then aged in stainless steel.  White flowers, yellow peach, green apple, minerality are notes of this full-bodied white.

Food Pairing Suggestions:
Try this aromatic white with General Tso’s chicken; salmon blanquette; chicken and chorizo paella; crispy zucchini fritters with garlic aioli; Sicilian stuffed eggplant over pasta; spaghetti tossed with asparagus and roasted tomato sauce; Italian style grilled marinated swordfish; Sicilian baked salmon with chicory risotto; eggplant and tomato topped bruschetta; Mediterranean aubergine rolls with Mozzarella, capers and olives; poached Piemontese beef over arugla; seared tuna drizzled with citrus caper aioli; hand pinched ravioli with La Tur cheese, thyme, and brown butter sauce; Prosciutto wrapped rabbit loin with mushrooms, pork belly, leek and Fontina polenta; and roasted duck with four cheese risotto.