Cantine Volpi Amonte Cortese 2020 (750ml) Santa Lucia Highlands excellent graphite and slate notes

excellent graphite and slate notes and touches of liquorice with clear depth and length

Rich and detailed

once-filled French oak

The wine has a specific haze due to the contact with the grape skins (and it is unfiltered)

Cantine Volpi Amonte Cortese 2020 (750ml) Santa Lucia Highlands excellent graphite and slate notesCantina Volpi has been a Barbera specialist for over 100 years. The average age of their vines is 20 30 years and are planted on south facing slopes with clay and limestone rich soil. The winery farms their vineyards organically, adding value to this delicious and elegant wine. Barbera is one of the most versatile, popular and food friendly grapes in Italy and this example is a total no brainer.