Podere Saliceto Lambrusco di Modena `Albone` NV (750ml) Aleatico

Podere Saliceto Lambrusco di Modena `Albone` NV (750ml) AleaticoOn the outskirts of Modena in the tiny village of Campogalliano is the small estate of Podere il Saliceto. Gian Paolo Isabella is most known as a decorated Muay Thai champion though he is a gentle winemaker both in the vineyard and the cellar. In 2005 he and his brother in law Marcello were driven to follow their passion for all things wine and founded the 4 hectare estate they now operate together. As producers of lambrusco they are dedicated to

at least the magnum I tasted and in comparison with the 2013 and 2009 and even the 2007 (a very challenging vintage that showed better)

94-97 points Vinous

Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties

Well-mannered with a creamy mousse

it boasts intense aromas of pencil shavings

The fruit lingers a long time on the palate and finishes with loads of fresh fruit

Well-integrated acidity surfaces at the end together with a mouth-coating texture

Intense lifted notes of ripe tropical fruits and citrus on the nose

we made a final push to complete harvest

with numerous very fine tannins

boasting noble aromas

low yielding bush vines