this Pinot Noir has the potential to develop additional nuance over the next 5–7 years
with no rough edges and absolutely no pretension
brewed by Mioya Shuzo in Ishikawa Prefecture on the Noto peninsula
back in the early 20th century
resonant finish
Elvio Cogno, Barolo Ravera, 2018 AFKATT2023 this Pinot Noir has theBarolo Ravera 2018 from Elvio Cogno comes from a prized, southeast facing parcel in Novellos Ravera cru, one of Barolos rising stars. At elevations reaching 400 meters and planted on white marl and limestone, Ravera consistently yields structured, aromatic Nebbiolo that ages beautifully but shows a graceful, floral character even young. The 2018 vintage offers classic rose petal, sour cherry, orange peel, and tobacco, with hints of iron, herbs, and