Castagna Sauvage 2016 contesa There are also fresh stonefruits

There are also fresh stonefruits

To the Furmint base must that fits in a "Gönc" barrel

this wine boasts a formidable average of 9 years age at bottling

The assemblage is balanced by the unique blend of Chardonnay of Villers-Marmery

Castagna Sauvage 2016 contesa There are also fresh stonefruitsOn the nose we see smoked sweet meats, boysenberry, darker cherry, kirsch doused with an Indian spice packet of star anise, clove and cardamon. In the mouth it has beautifully perfumed, fruity element with energy and verve adding complexity to the medium bodied, textured raspberry red fruit. The now familiar Castagna tannins are exceptionally fine with dusty, spicy oak and lovely fresh acidity. Not quite Genesis but a wine of amazing value.