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The 1987 vintage was shaped by a cool growing season that preserved a high-toned acid profile and reinforced the wine's vertical, weightless mid-palate density.\n\nThe resulting structure is defined by remarkable persistence and a savory, mineral-etched finish that exemplifies the longevity of traditional Alto Piemonte viticulture.","brand":"Rosenthal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46147938418936,"sku":"12826","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3107.jpg?v=1769788953"},{"product_id":"antoniotti-odilio-bramaterra-1","title":"2018 Antoniotti Bramaterra","description":"\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eIn the rugged hills of Sostegno, the Antoniotti family (Odilio and Mattia) is crafting some of the most soulful wines in Alto Piemonte. Working just six hectares of steep, volcanic vineyards, they are traditionalists at heart, letting the land dictate the wine. By using wild yeasts and aging the wine slowly in large, neutral casks, they allow the unique, rocky soil of Bramaterra to take center stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThe 2018 vintage is a beautiful, rustic blend dominated by Nebbiolo (70%), rounded out with the darker, spicier notes of Croatina, Vespolina, and Bonarda. Despite a rollercoaster weather season, the family’s intense hands-on farming ensured the fruit came in perfectly ripe. The result is a wine that feels alive in the glass: expect a mouthwatering freshness and silky, polished tannins, all underpinned by a deep, savory mineral streak that tastes unmistakably of the volcanic rocks it was grown on. 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The Colombera \u0026amp; Garella wines are impressive in their own right but are especially attractive given the extreme quality that they display at modest prices. Their Lessona shows distinction, highlighting the airy minerality of Nebbiolo with grace and lift rather than overt power. The soil here is dominated by red marine sand that allows the elegance of Nebbiolo to shine through. 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