The formula remains unchanged from its 19th-century origins in the French Alps
While many Champagne producers have embraced organic practices in recent years
For collectors and lovers of Nebbiolo
bright wine with floral garrigue and lemon blossom at its core
founded this estate in 1982 after a single glass of Chateau Montelena Chardonnay convinced him California could rival France
Scarzello, Barolo Vigna Merenda, 2010 SO051325 Ducroux The formula remains unchanged fromGiorgio Scarzello's Barolo from the monopole Vigna Merendaa vineyard defined by its limestone soils and ability to layer delicate florality against serious structure. Fermented for 30 40 days, aged 30 months in Slavonian oak, then a minimum of two years in bottle before release. The 2010 vintage shows its age with grace: red and blue fruits, saddle leather, rose petals, herbs, and minerals woven together by silky tannins that power to a spiced finish.