2018 Brovia, Barolo, Rocche di Castiglione Cuvee_Pied de BaudFor generations, the Brovia family has been incredibly strategic about their holdings, securing some of the most prestigious sites in their home village of Castiglione Falletto and neighboring Serralunga d'Alba. By amassing parcels in CrusRocche, Villero, and Garblt Sue in Castiglione, plus Brea in Serralungathey work with a fascinating spectrum of geology, from dense, heavy clays to friable limestone. They are conscientious farmers, practicing
Malvasia Prieta
a technical choice that favors structural integrity and long-term stability over primary aromatics
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defined by extreme yield restriction and the specialized *tressage* canopy management technique that prioritizes vine health and natural hormonal balance
2019 is a remarkable Piedmont vintage
This particular vintage
Inspired by their neighbor Richard Leroy and having worked with Mark Angeli - it’s no surprise Bertin-Delatte are making impressive and delicious organically-farmed Chenin Blancs
resulting in a wine that balances intensity with a refined
centenarian parcel that demands everything from those who tend it
many of them have unfortunately been mothballed in the last few decades (and now Littlemill and Rosebank go for insane amounts of money)
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“Yuki No Bosha” literally translates to “Cabin in the Snow