Massimo Clerico Costa della Sesia Rosso 'Ca' du Leria' 2021 Burgenland one mid-slope with browner soil

one mid-slope with browner soil

This is perhaps the flashiest and most hedonistic of the 1980s vintages on offer here

planted in 1983

in years that merit its existence

Pierre’s light hand with oak—only 25% new here—allows for full visibility of the wine's fireworks display

Massimo Clerico Costa della Sesia Rosso 'Ca' du Leria' 2021 Burgenland one mid-slope with browner soilThis wine is produced from the Vigna Leria, a vineyard site that sits immediately adjacent to the family home. It is a blend of Nebbiolo (50%), Croatina (30%) and Vespolina (20%). Sitting on an ancient seabed, the soils are very poor and porous which permit the vines to extend deeply into the soil. The result is a wine of intense minerality with a fresh, lively presence on the palate. The color is vivid but not dense, having a grey garnet hue. Aged