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Nettuno DOC

A coastal DOC created to protect Cacchione, the local name for Bellone, grown on sandy soils near the Anzio beaches. The Cacchione white is the reason to bother: fleshy pear, citrus peel, a saline, sea air note and a bitter twist, with modest acid and good weight. The reds are simple Sangiovese and Merlot blends. Cantina Bacco in Nettuno is the main producer keeping the name alive.

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ProducerWinePriceBuy
Cantina Bacco
Nettuno Cacchione
Varietal Bellone from the beach vineyards, pear and salt, drink with seafood.
$10 to $14Wine-Searcher
Cantina Bacco
Nettuno Rosso
Sangiovese and Merlot, light cherry fruit, local table wine.
$10 to $14Wine-Searcher