Italy — wine

Est Est Est di Montefiascone

Lazio volcanic lake DOC on Lake Bolsena's rim producing Trebbiano and Malvasia whites from ancient volcanic tufa soils; more famous for its legendary name than its wine quality.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Volcanic lake microclimate preserved freshness; best whites in recent memory.
2021 Cooler season; lean and aromatic with lake-breeze freshness.
2020 Good vintage; volcanic tufa mineral well expressed.
2019 Standard quality vintage; pleasant everyday drinking.
2018 Reliable vintage; consistent quality from better producers.