Marengo Semi-Sweet Bianco NV, Одеса, Ukraine

Aromas of mineral and biscuit, arrowroot and pear, ripe yellow apple and white fleshed tropical fruit scents. On the palate - an off dry wine with a lush creamy texture, acidity to contrast the sweetness and flavours of muscat grapes, pear, apple and a touch of sweet citrus. The mousse of soft and plump. This wine reminds me of the Soljans Muscat sparkling wine and a distant memory of Asti-Spumate from Italy. Balanced and well made in a ready to drink style.

Typically made from a blend of Aligoté and Feteasca along with other white varieties, this brand, Marengo, is new to Aotearoa New Zealand - with stock likely to be seen on the shelves sometime in 2022. Visit https://www.hiiqliquor.co.nz/ to learn more.