Itsasmendi Bat Berri 2021 (750ml) Altesse

Itsasmendi Bat Berri 2021 (750ml) AltesseSlightly opaque with colors of muted orange and coral pink. A grip of tannins on the palate aligns nicely with the smoky aromas and red fruit flavors. The long finish maintains a satisfying freshness

a rare historic autochthonous Friulian vine whose name derives from the shape of the bunch that resembles a pine cone

purple flower

though it has slightly less backbone and grip by comparison

inserting the cork

with mulled cherry and steeped tea flavors edged in graphite

mineral-driven finish

along with a good persistence and great elegance to this vintage

apple and pear

fresh in the mouth with a citrus line of acidity

lead pencil shavings

A creamy and viscous texture on the palate is buoyed by white nectarine and dried apricot that’s balanced with a vibrant acidity

The 2022 Bin 28 Shiraz differs from the 128 in that the latter is sourced solely from Coonawarra and matured in French oak