Juicy ripe pears, melon, flowers and smokiness are some of the nuances that flow from the 2009 Vermentino della Maremma Toscana Pagliatura. This is a fairly rich, textured style of Vermentino built on a core of expressive, generous fruit as opposed to the simpler, more fragrant versions that are typical of this grape. Accordingly, the Pagliatura is best paired with richer foods and should work nicely with dishes that contain spice and/or heat. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2012. Importer: Opici Wines , www.opiciwines.com