Inspired by Liano Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon, whose harmony and elegance it impressively mirrors, this superb white is enfolding and warm, surprising with its character, suppleness, and ultra-generous bouquet. These qualities can only come from the Allier oak tonneaux in which is matures. Winter and spring rains were relatively scarce, so that when a very hot summer arrived, the water supplies were in deficit. Localised irrigation and frequent vineyard operations were crucial for obtaining the required high-quality fruit. Careful attention to the canopies ensured protection of the clusters from sunburn, and in the end quality proved very high indeed. Since high temperatures did not drop until autumn, harvesting was carried out only in the least-hot hours, in order to preserve fruit quality to the fullest extent possible. The clusters were smaller than average, but acid and sugar levels were excellent. Liano White 2011 appears pale yellow, with gold highlights that indicate good ripeness levels in the grapes. The nose is notably complex, with aromatic fruit and balsam that nicely balance nuances from maturation in oak. It exhibits superb structure and good balance among its components, with smooth notes of toasty oak adding to the overall complexity. A crisp acidity and judicious minerality ensure that this Liano White 2011 will enjoy significant cellarability.