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16¾/20
Rivetto Nascetta Terracotta Vino Bianco 2017
Langhe, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyYouthful, energetic, travelled Enrico Rivetto farms his family's estate with a philosophy beyond biodynamics, and towards complete biodiversity. Nascetta is a historical semi-aromatic white grape, and the only white grape native to the Langhe. When Enrico started working with this near-extinct grape in 2007, only 7 other producers were using it. The ranks have now grown past 50. If that isn't rare enough, Enrico puts this into Italian-crafted amphora for extended skin contact and fermentation, for a total of 8 months. Very floral honeysuckle, lemon blossom, pear skin, quince, pine nuts is drawn tight along a very edgy palate, finely grippy around the sides. Quince oils linger on the long finish. This natural orange wine is molto moreish, interesting, balanced, and elegant. Wow. The label was created by one of Rivetto's children.Tasted: 29 May 2019Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| Italy | $30.00 | 750ml | Winery direct |
Grape: Nascetta
