This is one of the top releases from Piedmont this year

(from three separate plantings that have an average vine age of ~35 years)

Drink now through 2003

I made a brief but profitable visit to Bodegas Pintia with Pablo Alvarez and winemaker Xavier Ausas

the 2013 Cappella is a dark

Jean Noel Gagnard, Santenay Clos Tavannes other_regions_australia This is one of theThis is the first wine to display any appreciable level of wood influence though it is very subtle and easily allows the cool but ripe aromas of plum, dark cherry liqueur and soft earth aromas to shine. The exceptionally rich and generously proportioned flavors exude a fine bead of minerality on the pit fruit inflected finish. This excellent and recommended effort will also require at least some patience. 91 2024+