This Cabernet Franc grows on old bush-head vines in the Maule

with some oak

and 10% Meunier sourced from sites in Côtes des Blancs

tart berries … as Anna says “it reminds me of German fall desserts”

aged in neutral oak with lees stirring

Ferdinando Principiano Langhe Rosso, 2017 Amarone This Cabernet Franc grows onCedar, clove and dark plums; bramble + twigs, bright orange, eucalyptus + tea tree, fall leaves. On palate, bright, fresh plum; Juicy with tart tannins and rustic structure. Ferdinando leads his vineyards with nature first; biodiverse, in tune with the terroir and mindful of taking a light hand in production. 50% Barbera, giving this a ready to drink vibe, balanced with Dolcetto for terroir and Nebbiolo for structure. Ambient yeast spontaneous