Cantine Garrone 'La Gera' Valli Ossolane DOC Bianco 2023 Xarello

Cantine Garrone 'La Gera' Valli Ossolane DOC Bianco 2023 XarelloIn Ossolane dialect, gera means stony ground, reflecting the rocky, glacial marine soils of this small, east facing vineyard in Oira. You can see the ten year old, terraced Chardonnay vines from the ancient Garrone cellar (and the village cheese cave!). Made elegantly, the juice stays in contact with skins for a few hours before slow fermentation between 15 18 degrees. Throughout winter, the wine remains on its fine lees in an outdoor vat before

balanced drink

the local (high quality) coop the other

stepping up to the Alpine crystal of Cave Mont Blanc's Prié Blanc - see here

Not just another simple red fruited thing

focused and fresh (typical of Camille's winemaking)

nearly oily textures and ripe

yet it never loses its poise

A far cry from the commercial

Raspberry strap

so fine - this is the place

Spontaneous

bitter orange