Last night Betsy made an Italian-influenced roasted fish stew (monkfish and clams), I thought a good time to open the 2006 Bruna "le Russeghine" Pigato.We had our first Pigato in Liguria last summer, and quite enjoyed. This was a bit of a richer bulkier version, lemon and peach fruit with a touch of anise. There's a real core of minerality, a very good wine and a very good match with the food. Sturdy, but not blocky. Develops some faint herb notes with time, and a hint of almonds (as I often get in Italian whites). Interesting and fun, will get more of this. Don't remember an Italian white I enjoyed more. A-/B+
Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.