Pieve Vecchia

Grapes are hand-picked across three passes through the vineyards. The last, ensuring drying and concentration on the vine. While fermentation was in tank, the wine was raised partly in tonneaux, conferring a porcini breadth, while evincing savory authority. Good wine. Quinine, orange bitters, kumquat and salted roasted almond, not dissimilar to quality Amontillado. Sappy length and ample intrigue. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink or hold.

The nose is a stunning display of wild flowers, honey, and roasted apples, boasting a remarkable intensity, that never oversteps its bounds. The palate is intriguing, with a unique hint of oversteeped white tea adding complexity to the layered flavors of baked orchard fruits, dried peaches and candied lemon peel. The finish is marked by a fascinating interplay of minerality and saltiness, leaving a lasting imprint that is hard to shake.