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The wine isn’t completely unoaked: After fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine is racked to neutral, 3-year-old French oak barrels for brief aging to add roundness and texture. Metallico doesn’t show any overt oak flavors. Rather, it’s crisp and zippy, with green apple and citrus flavors, lovely freshness, a hint of minerality and a long finish. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a simple shellfish platter.