with quinine building steadily through the finish
with the potential to age beautifully over the next two decades
food-friendly Pinot that has made this winery a perennial bottle on smart wine lists
the wine is full-bodied with firm tannins providing structure and depth
Cult grower Champagne from Ambonnay
Versio Francesco, Barbaresco, 2022 FBS2022 with quinine building steadily throughFrancesco Versio learned at the side of the legendary Bruno Giacosa team and is now one of Piedmont's most sought after young traditionalists, working tiny plots in the Neive corner of Barbaresco. His winemaking is classic to the core: long macerations and aging in large old casks. This Barbaresco shows the perfumed, elegant face of Nebbiolo, with rose, red cherry, tar, and dried herbs over fine, firm tannins. The 2022 is youthful and will reward a