Rarefratte Bianco 2021 valpolicella when he’d have an Elbling

when he’d have an Elbling clock in at less than 8

they had their chance

Cros des Calades is a new project from Benoit and Florence of Château de la Selve in Ardèche

but in 2022

each botanical is treated individually

Rarefratte Bianco 2021 valpolicella when he’d have an ElblingA curious blend of grapes native to the hillside vineyards of Breganze in the Veneto: Gruaja, Ottocai, Pedevenda, Sciampagna, Groppella and Vespaiola. Winemaker Christian Moresco has made it his mission to save these grapes from extinction in a region where grapes like Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay are more popular. This is a sharp and savory wine, with flinty aromas of preserved lemons, tangerine, smoky soil, and apricot. The palate strikes a balance