the concentration in '24 is truly striking thanks to naturally reduced yields and Jérôme's exacting work in both the vineyard and cellar
resulting in a Barolo of profound concentration and structural tension
a factor further reinforced by Lafon’s use of whole-cluster fermentation to structure the wine
which provides the drainage and mineral foundation necessary for high-quality Cabernet Franc
85% Arinto dos Açores with Verdelho
2021 Vina de Martin (Luis A Rodriguez Vazquez), Ribeiro Blanco, Escolma Cuvee_Del Comune di Castiglione Falletto the concentration in '24 isVia de Martin is a respected estate in the Ribeiro appellation, operating within the historic Avia Valley where wine production has been documented since the 11th century. This selection is made from low yielding, older vines rooted in "Sbrego," a local soil type composed of decomposed granite that imparts a distinct mineral backbone. The wine offers a structured, complex palate featuring notes of orchard fruit, wet stone, and wild herbs, held