Ri Fol 2018 12%

Crisp – Dry – Aromatic Ezio Cerruti has seven hectares of vines surrounding his home in the commune of Castiglione Tinella, about halfway between Asti and the Langhe. Principally, Ezio works with just one grape. His Moscato vines are up to 60 years old and planted on steep slopes about 400 metres above sea level. Unusually for the area, they are worked organically and the long grass and wildflowers between the rows here stand in stark contrast to the more draconian setups nearby. In the cellar Ezio is a perfectionist, an introverted guy who is happiest growing grapes, making wine and doing things the right way. Whether sparkling, dry or sweet, when you open a bottle from Ezio, you’ll find a lively wine of rare harmony, where fruit, flowers, salt and spice intertwine. This Moscato begins fermentation in concrete, before being put into a bottle with some grape must that winemaker Ezio Cerruti keeps aside from the same harvest. There is no disgorgement and no so2, making for a vibrant col fondo with gorgeous aromatics and dry, chalky finish. Grape: Moscato Pair with: Halloumi flatbread or herbed lemon pasta