Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 3 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled white fish
    The producer's own recommended style match for a structured Sauvignon.
  • Aged pecorino
    A full-bodied white to pair against hard cheese.
  • Asparagus dishes
    A classic Sauvignon Blanc food pairing.

History

L'Inquisitore is Decugnano dei Barbi's flagship Sauvignon Blanc, from an old, low-yielding vineyard, first released in 2016.

  1. 2016: First vintage of L'Inquisitore

Facts

Producer
Decugnano dei Barbi · visiting guide
Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
Classification
Umbria Bianco IGT
Oak
Stainless steel fermentation, one month barrel ageing
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR22-28 at retail
Drinking window
3-8 years from vintage
First vintage
2016

Frequently asked about L'Inquisitore

What does L'Inquisitore taste like?

L'Inquisitore is Decugnano dei Barbi's old-vine Sauvignon Blanc, an engaging, distinctive white from a low-yielding heritage plot, first released in 2016.

When should I drink L'Inquisitore?

The producer's own ageing regime points to a drinking window of 3-8 years from vintage. Decant younger vintages for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.

What food pairs with L'Inquisitore?

Best with Grilled white fish and Aged pecorino and Asparagus dishes.

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