Fabio Gea, Cul Otte 2022 sangiovese then a year on lees

then a year on lees in bottle before disgorgement

walking the tightrope between fruit-driven and pleasantly herbaceous

umami-driven

After the initial mineral reduction blows off

The texture is comforting with a vibrant minerality and a decent lick of acid

Fabio Gea, Cul Otte 2022 sangiovese then a year on leesPlace: Piedmont, Italy Grape: Nebbiolo Vibe: Emotional What the hell? This blew me away. Nebbiolo that drinks like stupidly good Pinot A total delight, mind you. The fruit comes from younger vineyards in La Morra and Mango, vineyards that could technically make this Barbaresco. Not that Fabio cares. This is more experimental, and all the better for it. Fermented and aged in homemade porcelain and stoneware vessels, this is about as pure and carefree