TiMo Vermentino Salento

Vermentino from Salento — the grape variety that finds its most aromatic form in the heat of Apulia. The TiMo from Feudi di San Marzano brings precisely that to the glass: southern warmth with a fresh edge.

Feudi di San Marzano is one of the most renowned wineries in Apulia. Founded as a cooperative in the province of Taranto, the winery now works with select vineyards in Salento—the heel of Italy's boot, where Mediterranean sun, calcareous soils, and sea breezes from the Adriatic and Ionian Seas give the wines their distinctive character.

In the glass, the TiMo Vermentino displays aromas of fresh thyme and rosemary—a nod to the Maremma, even though we're in Puglia. A lively acidity keeps the wine light and airy despite its southern origins. The finish is spicy and herbaceous, clean, and short. It was awarded Best of Show at Mundus Vini 2024 .

• Dishes: Seafood, grilled sea bass, arugula salad with goat's cheese or pasta with clams
• Temperature: 10–12 °C
• Occasion: Summer evening on the terrace, uncomplicated aperitif