This semi-sparkling white is straw yellow in the glass with greenish tints, though don’t let the pale coloration fool you. Each sip of this Cinguetto Vino Bianco Frizzante bursts forward with citrus fragrance and a pleasant bite of green apple. Calming wild flowers lead to a smooth, medium finish rippled with acidity and a steely texture. Frizzante is a style of wine unique to Italy in which a second fermentation occurs in special, pressurized tanks. With about half the effervescence of a bottle of Champagne or Prosecco, the texture is smoother and calmer when compared to a full sparkler. A frizzante such as this Cinguetto is often sipped with lunch, as an afternoon aperitif, or at a long and restful dinner. This Cinguetto Vino Bianco Frizzante works a treat as an aperitif, though it’s also exceptional when served alongside roast pork, Thai chicken curry, or crab cakes.