2012 Proprieta Sperino Lessona Piedmont, Italy Chateau de Manissy Comes packed in our Leon

Comes packed in our Leon & Son tote

but already detailed in its aromatic expression

Aging 16 to 18 months in 30% new oak barrels

the Eola Springs Vineyard has completed its multiyear transition to Biodynamic and organic principled farming while still being treated conventionally for Phylloxera (there's no organic treatment) in the old vines

with a combination of pumpovers and punchdowns to keep the native fermentation happy

2012 Proprieta Sperino Lessona Piedmont, Italy Chateau de Manissy Comes packed in our LeonStructured, vibrant and boasting extreme elegance, this radiant Nebbiolo opens with enticing scents of iris, violet and crushed aromatic herb. The chiseled palate has wonderful intensity and precision, delivering red cherry, raspberry compote, star anise and Lessona's classic salty finish. It's still young and nervous but impeccably balanced, with taut, refined tannins and firm acidity. Give it time to unwind and fully develop. Drink 20232043. Kerin