Franco Conterno Pietrin, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2019 Mazzei this classically styled Txakoli was

this classically styled Txakoli was fermented at very low temperatures using only naturally occurring yeasts

dry with bright acidity

Drinking beautifully now but still with great potential to develop in bottle

dry and smooth

Wait for these to integrate

Franco Conterno Pietrin, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2019 Mazzei this classically styled Txakoli wasNebbiolo from Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy; fermented with native yeasts in old barrels, then raised for 24 months in neutral Slovenian oak, then 12 months in bottle before release; medium plus bodied and dry with notes of cherry lozenge, candied strawberry, overripe cranberry, red cherry, rose petals, with layers of tar, mushroom, dried star anise, black pepper, and vanilla spice, with oaky undertones, medium plus to high acidity, chalky tannins, and