Antoniolo 'San Francesco' Gattinara Riserva DOCG 2020A wine from one of Gattinara's elite cru vineyards. San Francesco is haunting, potent and refined, refreshing in its acidity, line and definition. Never too heavy, never too light, it is packed with character liquorice root, deep dark red fruits, a certain mint element and impeccable length. Annual Antoniolo magic in tiny quantities. Decant and take it slow. "A rich red, with good cut and hints of truffle, mineral and woodsy funk shading a core of

"A lovely garnacha with sweet blue fruit

this is 90% Petit Rouge with Vien de Nus and Fumin

The first fermentation is in a combination of stainless steel and oak before a second ferment in the bottle and at least 18 months ageing

Unfiltered

It is also perfect for use with martinis

The wine is simultaneously rich

resulting in a lovely Mediterranean white

That's $39 per bottle

The resulting wine is aromatically rich and complex with a palate awash with grippy tannin and a bitter herb finish

Eric Guido - Vinous

"Cave Mont Blanc absolutely excels at sparkling wine production

Medium-bodied and focused with precise flavors of honeysuckle