Colli Tortonesi Freisa 'Braghe' 2023, Claudio Mariotto Sparkling thirst quenching Chenin Blanc from

thirst quenching Chenin Blanc from Anjou

almost meaty blend of big red varieties from Oregon

fruit-forward Gamay but with a surprisingly grown up touch and none of the nasty bubblegummy carbonic notes you can find at its worst

Refreshing

They met at winemaking college Plumpton and are both obsessed with Chardonnay

Colli Tortonesi Freisa 'Braghe' 2023, Claudio Mariotto Sparkling thirst quenching Chenin Blanc fromFreisa is an underrated red grape variety that makes deliciously fresh wines with sweet red berry fruit without the same ripping tannins that can define Nebbiolo. This is plush and juicy with raspberry, dark cherry and blackberry fruit and a softly herbaceous brambly edge to it.