This is my favorite bottle among this group of new releases from Cantina del Pino. The 2018 Barbaresco Gallina offers a beautiful blend of fruity aromas, floral intensity and salty mineral definition. The bouquet transitions from tart cherry to lavender t...
The Maladiere climat is located mid-slope, between 300 and 320 metres altitude, with the domaine's 5ha of vines including some vines older than 50 years. The mix of browner, clay based soils on the western side and the higher limestone content in the east results in well-structured and appealing wines with complex aromas from long oak ageing.
This amazing Chateauneuf-du-Pape squares the circle of southern richness and spring-like freshness in spite of coming from a very warm and dry vintage. The stony minerality, saltiness and dried flower character wind together to form a dynamic whole, drivi...