Fontana Candida
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Fontana Candida 2009 Luna Mater White (Frascati Superiore)
- $23
Celebrate the best of Lazio cuisine (think platters of frutti di mare or puntarelle, a spear-like endive salad dressed in anchovies and garlic) with Frascati Superiore Luna Mater. The wine’s soft aromas include subtle pulses of vanilla, banana and stone fruit.
— M.L.
(3/1/2012)
Fontana Candida 2006 Santa Teresa White (Frascati Superiore)
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Here’s a bigger and more sophisticated vineyard-designate expression of Frascati: Malvasia is blended with Trebbiano and Greco to produce an easy-drinking and fruit-driven wine from Lazio that pairs perfectly with appetizers.
— M.L.
(5/1/2009)
Fontana Candida 2010 White (Frascati Superiore)
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- $10
A Roman classic that often appears on trattoria tables besides grilled vegetables or insalata di mare, this classic Frascati Superiore offers subtle aromas of dried hay, citrus and pear.
— M.L.
(3/1/2012)
Fontana Candida 2004 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie)
- $9
This historic Lazio-based producer has segued into the competitive Pinot Grigio market and whether it can hold its own remains to be seen. The nose is ripe with fruit but there’s also a stain of burnt matchstick and the body is lean.
— M.L.
(2/1/2006)
Fontana Candida 2007 White (Frascati Superiore)
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- $12
A much-loved, easy-drinking wine from near the Italian capital, Fontana Candida is one of Rome’s most popular dinner companions. The wine is fresh and easy with simple aromas of stone fruit, citrus and a lean mouthfeel.
— M.L.
(5/1/2009)
Fontana Candida 2001 Pinot Grigio
- $8
Yes, it’s light, but it’s also clean and fresh, blending pear and lime flavors pleasantly into a decent apéritif.
— J.C.
(7/1/2003)
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