Claudio Mariotto Colli Tortonesi DOC Freisa ‘Braghé’ 2022 pala-isola which also hints at the

which also hints at the breadth of texture that the wines from these sites (having more clay in the soil) tend to offer up

The Syrah undergoes a short pre-fermentation cold soak in stainless steel with two weeks of maceration before it is pressed into barrels

and evaporation to create a near perfect balance and harmony in these old vines

and superb freshness are typical of this vintage

Its powerful tannic taste is complex

Claudio Mariotto Colli Tortonesi DOC Freisa ‘Braghé’ 2022 pala-isola which also hints at theClaudio Mariotto is the third generation of a farming family from Tortona, in the province of Alessandria less than an hour east of Asti. While he's widely recognised as a master of Timorasso, his Freisa proves just how talented he is across the board. This wine is striking for its freshness and vibrancy, with juicy raspberry, crushed sour blackberry and a lift of violet. Beneath the fruit, a savoury earthiness adds depth. It's bright, medium bodied