Monferrato Avamposti Slarina, Azienda Agricola Il Cascinone 2020

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This seldom found grape from Italy's Piemonte region makes a real hidden gem of a red wine

The Slarina grape is native to the Monferrato region towards the east of Piemonte in north west Italy
Produced by Tenuta Il Cascinone where the grapes are grown over just 0.5 hectares of land
After hand harvesting, 5% of the grapes are kept back to concentrate for 15 days before joining the other 95% in fermentation
The nose displays notes of Cherry Bakewell, blueberry pie and a touch of vanilla as well as leafy notes not unlike you'd find in a Cab Franc
The palate is dry with notes of sour cherry, redcurrant, cherry pips, black plum, black pepper and cinnamon

Grape variety: Slarina
Vintage: 2020
Type/Colour: Red
Alcohol: 14.5%
Bottle Size: 75cl
Group: Piedmont
Suitable for Vegans: Yes
Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Sustainable: Yes

Slarina is a rare grape native to the Monferrato Hills of eastern Piemonte. This wine offers a truly distinctive flavour profile, combining fresh red fruit flavours with slightly more herbal and leafy characteristics. - Dom Smiley, OWC