2016 San Fereolo 'Austri' Langhe Rosso

Aromas of dried plum, morello cherry, and dark earth integrate with deep notes of tar, crushed rose petals, and iron. The palate is full-bodied and exceptionally savory, featuring a dense core of dark fruit balanced by a firm, persistent acidity and a structure of grippy, well-integrated tannins that lead to a long, complex finish.

Winemaker Nicoletta Bocca utilizes certified biodynamic farming for the vines on this estate. In the cellar, this blend of Barbera and Nebbiolo undergoes a very long maceration on the skins, often lasting up to 40 days, followed by fermentation with native yeasts in large wooden vats. The wine matures for several years in large Slavonian oak casks and receives extensive bottle aging before release, allowing the naturally high acidity and tannins of the two varieties to harmonize.

The fruit is grown in the Dogliani sub-region of the Langhe in Piedmont. The site is defined by its high-elevation vineyards and "marna di Sant’Agata" soils, which are a mix of clay, limestone, and sand. While Dogliani is most famous for Dolcetto, this specific terroir provides the intense mineral character and structural longevity required for a serious, long-aged blend of the region's other traditional red grapes.