The 2022 Barbera d'Asti Trevie is a gorgeous entry-level oering from Vietti. In this warm, very dry vintage some of the intense savoriness and minerality of Asti is pushed into the background a bit while the fruit is very much up-front. That makes for ...
A fluid red, with aromas of medicinal herbs and amaro leading to blackberry and pomegranate flavors. Firm and closes up a little on the finish, with a pleasant astringency. Drink now through 2027. 600 cases made, 250 cases imported
This is now entirely made in house at the domain (rather than, as is commonly done, at a facility specializing in sparkling wine production). Minimum ageing on the lees is two and a half years, and the wine is subsequently disgorged upon order. Dosage is in the range of 6 grams per liter. Production averages 750 cases of 6-packs.
The 2018 L’Etoile Sélection from Jean-Luc Mouillard is a blended wine composed of sixty percent Savagnin and forty percent Chardonnay. The wines are not topped off in casks and a light flor forms on the top of the wines prior to their being racked for bot...