the 2019 Gattinara Valferrana opens with intensely floral aromatics that are immediately alluring
It's a dialled up intense wine with great vinosity
struck rock limestone soil character and the Burrier generosity
We consider this wine in top rung of (our) grand crus - but think it an injustice for this magnificent bottle to be drunk any-time other than between 8 to 20 years of age
this is chiselled and incisive
2023 Bannockburn Shiraz 750ml Bottle Morey-Saint-Denis the 2019 Gattinara Valferrana opensMade with approximately 10% whole bunch, including a portion of carbonic maceration, and matured in French hogsheads and puncheons (10% new). A medium, bright crimson ruby. More savoury, in a good way, than the '22. Aromas of dark cherry, hung meat, a little freshly churned earth and potpourri precede the palate, which is elegantly wrought, balanced and very persistent. A delicious and very well put together wine to drink now and over the next five to