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16½/20
Forti del Vento Altaguardia 2013
Piedmont, ItalyAlbarossa is a crossing of barbera and chatus, created in Piemonte in 1938. It was originally believed to be a cross between barbera and nebbiolo, but recent DNA profiling showed that the obscure and ancient chatus, from France's Ardeche, is the rightful parent. A synonym for chatus is nebbiolo di dronero, confusing the issue further. Regardless, the grape had fallen from favour in Piemonte until recently, when a few wineries decided to devote time and resources to resurrecting it. These old vines are in careful hands with naturalist-leaning Forti del Veneto, tended organically and biodynamically, and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Wild plums, sinewy leather, dusky dark cocoa, sapid thorns is held upright with a bracing acidity, brightening considerably the 14.5 degrees alcohol. Tastes very Piemontese, in a new / old way. A wine, and a grape, to watch for.Tasted: 01 October 2019Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $39.95 | 750ml | consignment |
Grape: AlbarossaUPC: 8084141017032
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