September 2021: acquired by Jacky Lorenzetti (founder of Foncia Group)
The Gavarini Chiniera is their Monforte expression from the Gavarini vineyard: sandier
Drink it neat or over one big rock
Lalande de Pomerol's finest estate showcases why this satellite appellation has earned respect among serious wine professionals
bottling it unfined and unfiltered
Germano Ettore, Barolo Prapo, 2004 SO071725 Mellot September 2021: acquired by JackyPrapo is the cru directly below Sergio Germano's house and cellar in Serralunga d'Alba, planted in part by his father Ettore back in 1967, and it makes one of the most classically structured Barolos in the family's lineup. Serralunga is the source of Barolo's most powerful, ageworthy Nebbiolo, and Prapo's poor, calcareous soils deliver tar, dark spice, and serious backbone. This is a mature back vintage bottle from a private collection, now around two