2012 Proprieta Sperino Lessona Piedmont, Italy Chateau de Manissy with a combination of pumpovers

with a combination of pumpovers and punchdowns to keep the native fermentation happy

but already detailed in its aromatic expression

and iron-flecked earth

the Eola Springs Vineyard has completed its multiyear transition to Biodynamic and organic principled farming while still being treated conventionally for Phylloxera (there's no organic treatment) in the old vines

Bottled without SO2

2012 Proprieta Sperino Lessona Piedmont, Italy Chateau de Manissy with a combination of pumpoversStructured, vibrant and boasting extreme elegance, this radiant Nebbiolo opens with enticing scents of iris, violet and crushed aromatic herb. The chiseled palate has wonderful intensity and precision, delivering red cherry, raspberry compote, star anise and Lessona's classic salty finish. It's still young and nervous but impeccably balanced, with taut, refined tannins and firm acidity. Give it time to unwind and fully develop. Drink 20232043. Kerin