2019 Elio Sandri, Barolo, Perno Vigna Ceretta di Perno Riserva Cuvee_Tartufaia utilizing spontaneous fermentations in traditional

utilizing spontaneous fermentations in traditional foudres to prioritize structural depth and site expression over primary aromatics

has used whole-cluster fermentation to add a savory

and integrated tannins

savory energy of her old-vine Syrah

Fermented in a combination of oak foudres and concrete

2019 Elio Sandri, Barolo, Perno Vigna Ceretta di Perno Riserva Cuvee_Tartufaia utilizing spontaneous fermentations in traditionalElio Sandris minimalist approach at Cascina Disa centers on non interventionist farming and patient cellar practices, prioritizing the raw expression of his 40 year old Nebbiolo vines over modern oenological intervention. This Riserva is sourced from a 0. 44 hectare plot in the Perno vineyard of Monforte dAlba, defined by steep, blue marl soils with minimal topsoil that impose a distinct mineral austerity on the fruit. The 2019 vintage provided a