Fruity florals on the nose, with an umami character that brings immediate added complexity. Griotte cherry throughout, with a quinine and bitter almond notes layering with a dense core, taut tannins and bright acidity. Muscular in form.

This indigenous small-berried variety produces wines with aromas of blackberries, blueberries and parma violets. The attack is toned and fine, with a purity of fruit that leans towards red berries and plums. Liquorice and a salty minerality bring complexity. The tannins are fine but provide structure, and the acidity is fresh. Drink now to 2019. 

This is Paolo and Anna’s standout wine: combining the smooth, plum skin pulpiness that comes from Astri’s warmer sandy soils and their organic fruit, Barbera’s naturally bright acidity and the minerality and ageability that stems from a presence of limestone in the single vineyard’s soils. Drinking 2015 - 2025.
David Berry Green

Aged in botte grande then perfectly in the Rivetti cellars until now, this wine shows the true quality of this great single-vineyard. Burgundian in colour, it’s fragrant and perfumed. The nose is full of pretty, small flowers, black tea and autumnal forest floor. Fine and supple tannins cleanse and refresh the palate, aided by a wonderful freshness and purity of cool, red fruit. Drink now to 2020.
Davy Zyw, Wine Buyer