Lots of smoke, meat and dried-fruit character on the nose. Full body, chewy tannins and loads of fruit and richness. Needs time to soften. Very structured. Better in 2021.
(formerly Gancia) 0.8 Ha holdings in Bricco Luciani vineyard, 45 year old vines, La Morra. A tiny holding located lower in the La Morra bowl, in the hamlet of Annunziata. Soils are Tortonian formation of blue clay, limestone and sand. Bricco Luciani yields wines that are more firm than the typical supple La Morra profile, but ripe years will offer plenty of tender fruit and rich color. Fermentation on the skins for 15 days, agedin barrique for 24 months, low percentage of new wood. Production: 1,900 bottles.
