Fabio Gea, Cul Otte 2022 sangiovese just load up on a

just load up on a wheel of cheese

it’s clear to see this is one producer you’ll want on the radar

Natural malolactic fermentation

then a year on lees in bottle before disgorgement

Fabio Gea, Cul Otte 2022 sangiovese just load up on aPlace: Piedmont, Italy Grape: Nebbiolo Vibe: Emotional What the hell? This blew me away. Nebbiolo that drinks like stupidly good Pinot A total delight, mind you. The fruit comes from younger vineyards in La Morra and Mango, vineyards that could technically make this Barbaresco. Not that Fabio cares. This is more experimental, and all the better for it. Fermented and aged in homemade porcelain and stoneware vessels, this is about as pure and carefree