Davide Carlone - Croatina 2017 (750ml) Valtellina SuperioreThe noted wine critic Antonio Galloni has recently given a great endorsement to the wines of the Alto Piemonte. And in particular, he's singled out a few younger growers, such as Davide Carlone, who are making authentic, value packed wines not only from the ubiquitous Nebbiolo, but also "blend" grapes, such as Croatina. And Carlone's 2017 is the kind of wine one can afford on an everyday basis, while still enjoying the complexity and generosity that
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