Rocche Costamagna Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata 375mL 2019 doc-friuli Quite significantly more free draining

Quite significantly more free draining in nature than Lowestoft

We'll drink to that

in Bodega Emperatriz Eugenia in Jerez de la Frontera

The average age of the vines that supply fruit for this wine is already impressive (50+ years old) and that number is significantly boosted this year by the addition of Marcoux's 100+ year old vines in Charbonnières

These were then fermented at low temperature before ageing on the lees

Rocche Costamagna Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata 375mL 2019 doc-friuli Quite significantly more free drainingRuby red with delicate garnet reflections. Intense and complex scents at the nose. Wilt roses, raspberry and small red berries under spirit, underwood and aromatic herbs. Characteristic balsamic note of eucalyptus, resin and layers of licorice. Fresh, sapid, intense and elegant in the mouth. Sweet tannins. Wine with long aftertaste and great finesse.