2018 Pagus Camilla Vermentino, Poggio al Tesoro

• Style: Bright, saline coastal white
• Taste: Sea-salt minerality, white citrus, wild herbs, stone
• Food: Shellfish, grilled fish, fritto misto, light pasta
• Occasion: Aperitivo, date night, gifting
• Serve: Chilled, 14% ABV, vegan & organic

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

This wine arrives with bracing energy: sea-salt minerality, white citrus, and wild-herb snap that speaks to its riverside vineyard home. The Vermentino & Rolle grape thrives on sun-exposed, poor soils, delivering lean, aromatic character with enough stone and salinity to cut through rich dishes. Bright acidity and a warm, full palate keep it compelling from first sip to last, staying crisp at 14% ABV with minimal residual sugar.

The Winery — Poggio al Tesoro

The Allegrini family acquired this 70-hectare estate in Bolgheri in 2002 and began crafting distinctive wines from their coastal Tuscan vineyard. The fruit for Pagus Camilla comes from a seven-hectare parcel adjacent to the Camilla river, where deep sandy soils rich in iron, layered with gravel and clay, impart the wine's mineral signature. The 2018 vintage presented spring challenges with excess moisture, yet summer's constant sun and breeze turned conditions around beautifully. In the cellar, the team takes a patient approach: cool maceration on skins, slow fermentation at low temperature split between stainless steel and terracotta amphore, then extended aging on fine lees with regular battonage until the following June. This builds texture and depth without heaviness, while maintaining organic and vegan certification.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Drink this alive wine chilled alongside grilled sea bass, fritto misto, or any shellfish dish where you want a white that tastes like its place. Its food-friendly profile suits spicy and Asian cuisine, poultry, salads, and light dishes equally well. Tuscany has long been known for its reds, but this white reminds us that Italy's wine regions reward exploration beyond the obvious. One of the finest examples of Vermentino available, it sits comfortably within a thoughtful cellar and rewards a second glass. Browse our full Italy selection to discover more regional treasures.