Marenco - Bassina Barbera d'Asti 2017 (750ml) California

Marenco - Bassina Barbera d'Asti 2017 (750ml) California100% Barbera grapes. After pressing and alcoholic fermentation with careful control of temperature and duration of maceration, malolactic fermentation follows and then the wine is left to rest in stainless steel until bottling. Released on the market after two months in the bottle. Tasting Notes Garnet red with delicate purple reflections, limpid and transparent. Intense and persistent nose of red fruit and vegetal notes. Palate is full bodied, dry

the property

the Chianti Classico here is a consistently fine example of Radda

aged in 75% new barrels (mainly Taransaud)

and a flinty minerality that provides exceptional length to the finish

sprightly finish

lively refreshment appropriate for any occasion

Ralph Hertelendy brought Phillip Corallo-Titus (winemaker at Chappellet and Titus) into the Chardonnay program (you’ll notice that both Phillip’s and Ralph’s signatures are now on the back label)

Nose: Black currents

and early September

With strong canopies and warm weather

Based on 70% Cabernet Sauvignon

sassafras and savory tea flavors that take on richness and complexity on the long