Cascina Penna-Currado Nebbiolo d'Alba Superiore San Sebastiano 2023 ALTCALI a twist of black pepper

a twist of black pepper

A brilliant example of the impact made by Onofre’s decision to harvest all the agave for his most personal batches using the capón method—essentially cutting off the reproductive stalk (quiote) at maturity and redirecting the sugars back into the heart for months of extended cultivation

and only a trickle makes it to the West Coast

This one doesn't

Cascina Penna-Currado Nebbiolo d'Alba Superiore San Sebastiano 2023 ALTCALI a twist of black pepperFrom 65 to 75 year old vines in one of Piedmont's historic vineyards, this Nebbiolo d'Alba Superiore undergoes submerged cap maceration and 12 months in large cask, mimicking Barolo's craft. The 2023 explodes with mineral precision: crushed stone, cranberry, roses, and fresh citrus. Linear and elegant on the palate, it rewards exploration now while building potential for 10 12 years ahead. Arriving 2 25 26.