Giorgio Nicolini - 2023 Piccola Nera Variety_Sangiovese Aromatic and refreshing

Aromatic and refreshing

almost fatty matter

infused with fragrant basil

For white wine he has Grenache Gris and Grenache Blanc which he blends to produce a single cuvee each year

as opposed to oak barrels

Giorgio Nicolini - 2023 Piccola Nera Variety_Sangiovese Aromatic and refreshingPiccola Nera or Nera Tenera is a native Istrian variety, originally from the area of Porec in Croatia. Delicious to eat as table grapes, in the past it was used in blends with Refosco, the family decided to create a single varietal wine instead. Grapes are hand harvested in small baskets, de stemmed and macerated on the skins for 48 hours in open vats. Before release the wine ages for 6 months in stainless steel containers. A light, juicy and moreish