2022 Bodegas Cota 45 'Agostado', Spain YoYo Whole clusters pressed in vertical

Whole clusters pressed in vertical oak press

Favorita (a close cousin of Vermentino) shows remarkable potential when farmed for low yields and complexity

Starting with the 2017 vintage it took on the name Barolo del comune di Verduno

8ha parcel planted in Planted in 2010

The Fuees is from a very steep part of the vineyard which Christophe says does not produce wine distinguished enough to bottle on its own

2022 Bodegas Cota 45 'Agostado', Spain YoYo Whole clusters pressed in verticalWe've been tumbling head first down the pre solera, unfortified rabbit hole in Andalucia. Ramiro Ibaez Agostado is one of the most impactful, dare we say noble bottlings we've come across in the category. This has less to do with oxidative qualities and severe tension (like the Miraflores, which we love) and more to do with texture and classic elegance. A stunning wine that will be long lived. "Agostado (formerly Encrucijado) is a blend of old, almost