2020 Pipoli Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata, ItalyABOUT THIS WINE Produced from 100% Aglianico grown in the volcanic soils of Mount Vulture in Basilicata, the 2020 Pipoli is a striking example of southern Italys noble red grape. The regions high altitude vineyardssituated at 500600 meters above sea levelbenefit from dramatic day to night temperature swings, which preserve acidity and encourage slow, even ripening. Hand harvested grapes are destemmed and macerated for up to 20 days to extract color

The sun shinned without stopping for two weeks which give us a perfect maturation even obtaining average alcohol contains of 13% Vol

ripe fruit without excess and a soft mouthfeel representing a warmer vintage

minimal intervention bottlings

The parcels are vinified separately before assemblage takes place in enamel-lined tanks and bottled

Laurent Tribut´s wines were actually made in the Dauvissat cellars

as well as two hectares of Viognier and Gamay further into the Ardèche hills near the village of Ardoix

Only the heart of the must is used for the sparkling production

100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Stewart Ranch

” meaning “sea view”

are planted in dry gravel and clay soils

in the valley of Castelnuovo dell’Abate which lies in the south of Montalcino

has been in the Morey family for four generations and is now led by Sabine Mollard