One of the wine's importers reports that "Giovanna Maccario is the daughter of one the pioneers of viticulture in Western Liguria, already bottling Rossese wines in the early seventies.” She has been making wine and tending vineyards for two decades.
The grape is Rossese di Dolceacqua, called Tibouren in Provence. Due to drought in 2022, Maccario only produced 5,000 bottles of this gem, rather than the usual 25,000. It was fermented in stainless steel tanks. Alcohol rests at 13.5% abv and the wine may cost you upwards of $50 due to its limited production.
This wine has a nose full of cherry and herbal notes, with a hint of bell pepper. The palate brings red fruit and a savory streak of earth and black pepper with it. There is a strong acidity, and firm tannins for a food friendly wine.
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