Fabio Gea, Cul Otte 2022 sangiovese After the initial mineral reduction

After the initial mineral reduction blows off

Pinot Nero and Riesling co-fermented

walking the tightrope between fruit-driven and pleasantly herbaceous

If it looks like a Macvin from the Jura

Fabio Gea, Cul Otte 2022 sangiovese After the initial mineral reductionPlace: Piedmont, Italy Grape: Nebbiolo Vibe: Emotional What the hell? This blew me away. Nebbiolo that drinks like stupidly good Pinot A total delight, mind you. The fruit comes from younger vineyards in La Morra and Mango, vineyards that could technically make this Barbaresco. Not that Fabio cares. This is more experimental, and all the better for it. Fermented and aged in homemade porcelain and stoneware vessels, this is about as pure and carefree