2018 Mauro Veglio Paiagallo, Barolo DOCG, Italy Chartogne-Taillet The finished blend was then

The finished blend was then married with a beautiful 9-year Kentucky bourbon

all common bedfellows in these classic old California vineyards

Viticulture: Certified organic (since 2012) and biodynamic (Biodyvin

After deep toasting them at The Balvenie Cooperage they were filled with Balvenie aged in ex-bourbon barrels

2018 Mauro Veglio Paiagallo, Barolo DOCG, Italy Chartogne-Taillet The finished blend was thenA site made famous by cult porducer Canonica. This vineyard is in the heart of the Barolo village and commune, sitting at the western end of the Cannubi ridge. The soil and altitude are similar to Arborina but the tannins are more prominent. Theres a heady, iodine note, with a texture of cream rather than red fruit. It has a wonderful sensual finish of bitter orange and dried oregano.