Francois enjoys wines built on natural acidity and grape tannin

The vine age for all three varieties averages 30 years

while the southern fruit gives the more citrus and round tropical flavors

redcurrant and blueberry pie

Freisa and Bonarda

Punta Crena Mataossu “Vigneto Reine”, 2021 La Morra Francois enjoys wines built onMatassu vineyards Planted in 1930 Punta Crena info by Importer Kermit Lynch: Matassu: The native Matassu (pronounced mah tah OHSS soo) dominated the vineyards of Varigotti in the 19th century, but its delicate vegetative balance provoked most winegrowers to rip out the vines in favor of less finicky grapes. Today only three producers have wines labeled Matassu, and the Ruffinos assure us that the other two are actually Lumassina. The tiny village of