Tenuta Anfosso ROSSESE DI DOLCEACQUA SUPERIORE “LUVAIRA” 2016

Anfosso’s vineyards dramatically cling to sheer terraced mountainsides just inland of the Mediterranean coast, near Italy’s border with France. The Rossese grape is perfectly suited to this extreme terroir, drawing structure, depth, and layers of singular aromas that make Dolceacqua Liguria’s undisputed grand cru for red wines.

50% of grapes are de-stemmed.  Fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks for 10-15 days.  Aged for 16-17 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling, then 7-8 months in bottle before release.  Wine is neither fined nor filtered

The single-vineyard Luvaira showcases vines planted in 1905 for a bold, savory expression of this historic appellation, rife with suggestions of stones, faded flowers, leather, and game. Intense yet lifted, it is the perfect wine for a fall/winter.  13.5% ABV