both in Neive in Barbaresco

Sumptuous nose shows ripe pear

It’s unusual to find examples of Maltroie that are quite this refined

opulent and caressing medium-bodied flavors where the lemon zest-tinged acidity is just firm enough to keep the proper balance

(78% tempranillo and 22% cabernet sauvignon

Battenfeld Spanier, Zellerweg Schwarzen Hergott Riesling GG Vintage:2024 both in Neive in BarbarescoThe very smoky and flinty nose pulls you inexorably into this dense and highly structured dry riesling, but those descriptors make the wine sound austere, whereas all this is wrapped in concentrated mirabelle fruit. The entire composition making a bold statement, particularly at the long and imposingly chalky finish. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2024.