2024 G. B. Burlotto Barbera d'Alba Piedmont, Italy Domaine La Barroche while in the background is

while in the background is an intriguing spice note of clove and nutmeg from sur lie barrel aging in somewhat neutral

fermented in 2/3 stainless steel and 1/3 neutral barrel

it delivers layers of quince

(To underline the labor-intensive quality of the way this wine is made: after the Riesling grapes are pressed whole-cluster

Soil type: calcareous

2024 G. B. Burlotto Barbera d'Alba Piedmont, Italy Domaine La Barroche while in the background isSourced from 1. 7ha in Cadi (Roddi) and much smaller holdings in Castagana and LUrdi (Verduno). Destemmed bunches are fermented in open top wood and stainless tanks. Aged for 9+ months in large wooden casks.