Punta Crena - Lumassina Frizzante 2022 (750ml) Zibibbo

Punta Crena - Lumassina Frizzante 2022 (750ml) ZibibboThis is the wine typically served to accompany antipasti as guests gather at Punta Crena, a winery overlooking the Mediterranean on the northern Italian coast. Small platters of marinated anchovies, salt cured anchovies topped with butter (I kid you not), frittata of local herbs, oily focaccia, and cured olives from the familys very own thousand year old Taggiasca trees make their way around the tableyou shoulda been thereas this frizzante charmer

This is a classic expression of Dolcetto

The main contrast this year is that one of usual main elements of the blend-Esola Vineyard from Amador County-was picked early for rosé to avoid potential smoke issues from nearby wildfires

Fish in a sauce

The palate exudes fleshy

The result is a complex wine with a rich bouquet of cherries

CHARACTERISTICS

aromatic herb like dill

so patience was key

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for 12 days

Lots of power and good persistence

Black fruit and blueberry

CASK 23 is created by blending exceptional fruit from both the S