On the nose, this Malvasia di Candia skin contact blend from Emilia-Romagna smells like driving into Palm Springs from Highway 111 with the windows down, an intoxicating breeze of squishy peaches, lemon, hot asphalt, and freshly watered lawns. Sipping on “Ageno” tastes similarly warm, with notes of apricot, navel oranges and leather. 

It’s bold but with balanced acidity and finishes with sandy tannins that feel just swept off a dune.