2012 Proprieta Sperino Lessona Piedmont, Italy Castell'in Villa A rare white from a

A rare white from a domaine better known for its benchmark Gevrey reds

22% Mixed Red Blends

Although Irouléguy was awarded its own A

Made with all indigenous varietals inside his garage-sized winery

2012 Proprieta Sperino Lessona Piedmont, Italy Castell'in Villa A rare white from aStructured, vibrant and boasting extreme elegance, this radiant Nebbiolo opens with enticing scents of iris, violet and crushed aromatic herb. The chiseled palate has wonderful intensity and precision, delivering red cherry, raspberry compote, star anise and Lessona's classic salty finish. It's still young and nervous but impeccably balanced, with taut, refined tannins and firm acidity. Give it time to unwind and fully develop. Drink 20232043. Kerin