La Zerba Gavi 2020 (750ml) Tokaj-Hegyalja

La Zerba Gavi 2020 (750ml) Tokaj-HegyaljaLa Zerba owns 10 hectares of 25 year old vines in the Tassarolo area. The terrain is tufaceous and calcareous with lots of clay. Its location near the protecting bulk of the Apennine keeps it from suffering the severe storms and bitter winds from the north. Instead, this zone is favored by moderating sea breezes from the east which favor the slow ripening necessary to develop a rich, aromatic bouquet. Here are grown wines that have been renown for

clean rendition of the grape he crafts at his family estate

with the violet element just toned down a little

Minty green-leaning berry and tobacco flavors finish with a return to juniper and spiced berry fruit

roasted white and red meats

Fully ripe but reticent nose combines cherry and musky soil tones

medium-bodied cabernet has full

did not affect the quality on the Pinot Noir

While respectful of their past

you are in for a real surprise

classic 2019 to drink any time over the coming 15 to 20 years

The Grayson Pinot Noir exhibits a rich color

it goes with white meats