Rossore 2021 Style|Full + RobustOne of our top picks for the colder months at that sweet spot, mid range price point Rossore is dark, brooding Piedmontese Barbera that sees a maturation in old barrels, adding many layers of complex cedar spice to wrap around the smoky red fruits. The barrels are not topped up which adds another, gently oxidative complexity. The wine is also aged in the bottle for a year before bottling, meaning it is really hitting its stride right now and provides
a source of consternation for the Anjou appellation and exemplar of the spirit of its maker
mixed with oxidised white wine that is then blended with a sort of grappa base that is steeped with Italian herbs (a nod to Massimo's homeland)
followed by some rounding out in old barrels
The grapes are pressed directly and initially fermented separately before bottling together to finish as a pet-nat
powerful flavours so well
The fruit comes from old bush vines that yield whopping grapes with ripe juice heaving beneath their skins
The grapes are pressed directly and aged in barrel
Fantastically fine-grained tannins imprint a detailed granular feel in the finish
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or Pineau de la Loire as it is sometimes known in this part of the world
Highly fragrant with charred green pepper on the nose and the finish leads to bitter dark chocolate
The vintage is a touch lighter than previous
