Esole – Ghirada Garaunelea Bianco "Sa Panada" 2023 Schioppettino

Esole – Ghirada Garaunelea Bianco "Sa Panada" 2023 SchioppettinoIn the rugged hills of Mamoiada, in the heart of Barbagia, Esole is quietly rewriting the story of Sardinian white wine. "Sa Panada" is made from Granazza, a rare local grape traditionally used in blends but here given the spotlight it deserves. Grown in a ghiradaa distinct vineyard ploton granite rich soils and farmed with traditional methods, the grapes are hand harvested and fermented spontaneously with native yeasts. A gentle maceration on the

Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne 2020

focusing on long macerations and extended aging in large oak to respect the wine’s natural pace

Perfect on a hot sunny day and a fresh caprese salad

These vineyards

Schioppettino with peppery lift

farming limestone-rich soils just above the Adriatic Sea

For this cuvée

Spontaneous fermentation and maceration on the skins for 9 months partly in terracotta amphorae partly in wood

but Nicola presses on as dedicated locals have done for generations and continues to plant and tend to Asprinio with tradition

The 2016 vintage combines altitude-driven freshness with depth built over time

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Sogni e Follia captures the adventurous spirit of the estate