Grape: Barbera, BonardaVintage: 2021Type: Red This natural red wine represents an accessible estate blend of barbera and bonarda grapes from Emilia-Romagna. Elena Pantaleoni manages the certified organic vineyards using low-intervention protocols to protect a transparent look at the terroir. The hand-harvested grapes are destemmed and ferment spontaneously with native vineyard yeasts, undergoing a twenty-day skin maceration. The final blend matures entirely inside stainless steel and cement vats, completely bypassing oak wood manipulation. It pour a bright ruby color, releasing wild, savory aromatics of black raspberry, sweet balsamic, and fresh potting soil. On the palate, the light-to-medium body is juicy and direct, focusing on a playful, peppery fruit presentation. Mild, dusty tannins provide a gentle structural grip across the fluid mouthfeel without feeling heavy. A clean thread of natural acidity runs through the center, keeping the texture refreshed. It finishes dry with a distinctive natural appeal.
