1987 Cantine Castello Conti, Boca, Il Rosso Donne

Cantine Castello Conti, currently directed by the Conti sisters, maintains a legacy of manual stewardship on the ancient terraces of Boca, prioritizing organic farming and spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts. The wine’s identity is anchored in the sub-region’s acidic, volcanic porphyry soils and high-altitude diurnal shifts, which fundamentally dictate a structural profile of saline nerve and mineral tension. This blend of Nebbiolo (Spanna), Vespolina, and Uva Rara underwent a traditional, years-long elevage in large-format Slavonian oak botti to integrate its rustic tannins into a lean, architectural frame. 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. The resulting structure is defined by remarkable persistence and a savory, mineral-etched finish that exemplifies the longevity of traditional Alto Piemonte viticulture.