Roccheviberti Barolo 2016Varietal: Nebbiolo The blended Barolo features fruit from Rocche di Castiglione, Bricco Boschis and Mariondino. Rocche di Castiglione with its east southeast facing, high altitude, limestone soils offers acidity, tension and crisp red fruits. The west oriented, heavy clay soils of Bricco Boschis bring lushness and darker, velvety fruit with power. Laying claim to highly sought after holdings in the heralded Barolo village of Castiglione Falletto,

This vineyard sits magnificently on gravelly soils deposited long ago by the Garonne

In the mouth it’s alive and well-balanced

tropical and mineral notes

but is ready to drink right away—it will always appreciate a little time in a decanter

Balanced acidity lifts the finish while subtle notes of clove and baking spice linger with each sip

93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

We pressed into stainless steel tanks where all three varieties fermented together just over 18-21 days

The Pommard clone from the ranch produces a beautiful bouquet of rose petals and gingersnaps while the adjacent block of clone 115 provides the backbone and tannin profile

California Coastal sagebrush and chaparral

everything is done by hand and with horsepower

whose temple in Jerusalem was renowned throughout the fledgling civilizations of the Middle East

They use careful processes to ensure that their wines