My most recent delivery from Laithwaite’s had this more recent vintage of ‘Visionario’ with a label change. Is this any different from the 2018 vintage? No. It’s still the aromatic, rather confected (it’s dry, but not bone dry, and has notes of childhood sweets) wine which Laithwaites have sold for years now.

Tasting notes: Its appearance is pale straw in colour. Citrus notes on the nose and a confected note – reminiscent of the sweet ‘Refreshers’… Balanced. Medium length. Medium body. Dry. A bit of a witches brew of grapes but somehow it just about works. The result is interesting. Some intensity on the palate again with a confected note this time of ‘Parma Violets’. Some complexity: white stone fruits, white flowers, citrus notes.

Region of Origin – North East Italy
Wine Colour – White
Price – part of a case deal, about £8
Where do I get it from? Laithwaite’s
Current Vintage – 2019
Producer – Alessandro Gallici, for Laithwaite’s.
Grape – Blend of Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewurtztraminer
Country – Italy

Verdict – Good enough wine for the price

Food Pairings: This would work well with pasta – and would be better with food than on its own.