Versio Francesco, Barbaresco, 2022 SO050424_Saumur_Roundup but with a deep mineral

but with a deep mineral core that gives it real gravitas

A blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay from a single vineyard

The estate farms biodynamically on limestone-rich tuffeau soils

it has been owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)

These Aube growers are making some of the most exciting small-production Champagne available today

Versio Francesco, Barbaresco, 2022 SO050424_Saumur_Roundup but with a deep mineralFrancesco Versio learned at the side of the legendary Bruno Giacosa team and is now one of Piedmont's most sought after young traditionalists, working tiny plots in the Neive corner of Barbaresco. His winemaking is classic to the core: long macerations and aging in large old casks. This Barbaresco shows the perfumed, elegant face of Nebbiolo, with rose, red cherry, tar, and dried herbs over fine, firm tannins. The 2022 is youthful and will reward a