Rating: 85 points

So how does this treat end up on our rating list? A couple things to know about me - not only do I love beer, wine, food, the Church and God, I also love Latin - which I am certain stems from my love of the Church. So my interest was piqued by the medieval Latin on the bottle.

The image on the label is from the Bayeux tapestry. This 19 ½ inches wide by 270 feet long embroidered cloth depicts events leading up to the Battle of Hastings and the finalization of the Norman conquest of England. The art itself was likely completed no later than 1092. The scene depicts Bishop Odo (William the Conqueror's half-brother) standing before the table of an outdoor feast, offering the blessing. The Latin phrase Et hic episcopus cibu et potu benedicit translated as “and the bishop blesses the food and drink,” is over the scene.  Clearly a label about saying grace before meals and is in Latin certainly belongs on this site.

The wine itself is a Terre di Tufi, a regional variety white wine local to Tuscany and is made primarily of Vernaccia grapes (80%)  blended with Chardonnay and other varieties as well.  It is aged in oak for only a short time.

In evaluating this wine, I gathered the opinions of family as we sat poolside on a warm Memorial Day weekend. This was the first time for all of us to share this particular variety. Opinions about the style varied with tastes, but there was plenty of agreement on several of the characteristics.  I thought it was a perfect lightness for the occasion.

The color was a beutiful straw color, and it smelled of fruit with plenty of pineapple and just a hint of vanilla.  While the winemaker described this as full bodied, we did not particularly agree - though that may be a varietal difference (i.e., this is full bodied for this variety).

The wine had a light fruity taste that matched the nose, and is definitely a high acid wine. Alone without any food, the acidity stood out. There was a consensus that this would be best when paired with the right food.  Perhaps appetizers or seafood.

The light wood aging of this wine comes through in a pleasant finish that I found quite pleasant. While not all in the party agreed, I found this wine to be worthwhile and would purchase again to pair with a light summer dinner.