Chanin, Bien Nacido Chardonnay other_regions_italy A more restrained nose grudgingly

A more restrained nose grudgingly reveals the essence of plum where additional breadth is present in the form of black raspberry and violet scents

(91-94)/2033+

Here there is enough reduction to mask the nuances of the underlying fruit so I would suggest giving this some air first

The low-ceilinged cellar is covered in thick black mold and accommodates the used 168 and 220-liters barrels of fermenting Tokaji

2013 is a relatively powerful vintage for this normally restrained and cool wine and I particularly like the underlying tension as it invites another sip

Chanin, Bien Nacido Chardonnay other_regions_italy A more restrained nose grudginglyThe 2018 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard is fabulous. Bright, lifted and beautifully persistent, the Bien Nacido has so much going on. There is a sense of translucency I find absolutely compelling. Bright saline notes give the Bien Nacido energy, tension and drive. This is such a gorgeous wine. Antonio Galloni