the bright white chalk soil that also defines the great vineyards of Jerez
and Alex makes a remarkable example from some very old vines planted in the early ‘60s
a technical choice that prioritizes aromatic density and enhanced textural weight
and ancient oyster shells where the Parisien sea-basin receded and left marine deposits
a pink-skinned grape local to Tegueste
2022 Alberto Oggero, Roero, Arneis Region_Walla Walla Valley the bright white chalk soilAlberto Oggero farms in the sandy hills of Roero, across the river from Barolo, where Arneis tends to show more lift and aromatics than in heavier soils. He works organically with a light hand in the cellar, keeping the wines focused on site rather than technique. Fermentation is native, aging stays in neutral vessels, and the goal is to keep Arneis from getting too soft or simple. The 2022 shows the grape in a more precise registerpear, citrus, and