2023 Moretti 'Con Fusione' Blend, Larner Vyd
"Honeysuckle blossoms meet with lemon balm and crisp Pink Lady apple on the nose of this bottling, which includes 5% Sauvignon Blanc. There’s a tight grip to the sip, where makrut lime, lemongrass and crisp Asian pear flavors cling to a waxy texture." - Matt Kettman, 93WE
"Honeyed peaches, exotic flowers, and minty, incense notes all emerge from the 2023 Con Fusione, an exotic, perfumed, beautifully balanced Malvasia (there’s 5% Sauvignon Blanc). Drink bottles over the coming year or so." Jeb Dunnuck
Tasting with Paul Lato earlier this year, it became clear that the bountiful 2023 vintage provided loads of options for our white wine. Whether to lean towards steely crisp or lusciously rich was the initial quandary, but blend after blend captured both nuances in one glass. Hence, ‘Con Fusione’!. The name “with fusion” represents the blending of 90% Malvasia Bianca and 10% Sauvignon Blanc, resulting in lush orange blossom on the nose coupled with a sharp palate that make this the perfect wine for summer. Just 100 cases made. Drink now through 2027.
Moretti is dedicated to producing small-lot, well-balanced, food-friendly wines in a European tradition - meant to be paired with food. Our background and wine experience comes from the old world, and we strive to produce similarly styled wines using excellent Santa Barbara County grapes. We are lucky enough to have two of the finest winemakers in our AVA, Paul Lato and Steve Clifton, make our Spring and Fall releases, respectively, providing our customers with the chance to taste 'Cru' productions at 'Village' prices.
