Francesca Castaldi Colline Novaresi Bianco Lucia 2023 campania falanghina an eclectic array of grapes

an eclectic array of grapes and wines he ages and releases “when they’re ready”

Acidity is pleasant and smooth throughout

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The Las Cubillas vineyard is a higher elevation site with the same mix of clay and limestone

it doesn’t aspire to be Chardonnay or Chenin Blanc or even Albarino

Francesca Castaldi Colline Novaresi Bianco Lucia 2023 campania falanghina an eclectic array of grapesFrom vineyards in the Alto Piemontese village of Fara, this lean and mineral scented Erbaluce gives offers a flinty nose with notes of lemon, orange, matchstick, thyme, apple skin, and gooseberry. The palate is again gooseberry, keen big lemon, flinty minerality. Strong acidity, bursts mouthwatering on finish. Salt and Italian herbs on finish.