Simone Scaletta - Barolo Chirlet 2018 Rondinella

Simone Scaletta - Barolo Chirlet 2018 RondinellaWhile Simone has two decades of experience in Piemonte, one might still call him a newcomer to Barolo. Hailing from Turin makes him a bit of an outsider even after all these years, but hes making emotionally provocative expressions of Barolo that stand up to any of his neighbors. Inspired by his grandfathers winemaking in an area situated just southeast of Asti, Simone took a wine course in the early 2000s while working his previous career in Print

not barriques

and a producer committed to preserving the cultural and agricultural heritage of his land

all are made with low intervention and careful élevage

I still would never order one from a wine list

aged in oak

and a touch of Barbera

The result is vibrant and evolving: citrus

made of a blend different grapes from this area

They acquired land and farmed olives trees

and long standing traditions of Calabria - one of the Traclò brothers is even the last person to speak the ancient Greco-Calabrian dialect of this region

The Etna Rosso 980m is crafted from 100% Nerello Mascalese grapes sourced from high-altitude vineyards situated at approximately 980 meters above sea level

Formaalta is a red wine made from Vermentino Nero