2023 Castello di Tassarolo Orsola Gavi Region_Mosel nigh-crystalline

nigh-crystalline

February 25: Alison Luterman

and Riesling

this is old-school California filtered through a new-school lens

2023 Castello di Tassarolo Orsola Gavi Region_Mosel nigh-crystallineThe Spinola family have made wine in Tassarolo, in the heart of Gavi, since the 14th century. Orsolathe cousin of current winemaker Massimiliana Spinolawas an avid art collector and lived in New York during the Warhol era. She was lucky enough to have her portrait painted by him, a version of which adorns the label of this wine. Elegant and alluring, this naturally fermented Cortese is fresh, light, lively, and fragrant. It reminds us why we love