2019BrunaBansiguCollineSavonesiRossoIGTLiguria,Italy

<p>Bansìgu means see-saw and the children’s drawing on the label is indicative. A field blend of local varieties, including 70% Granaccia. The balance is Rossese, Barbera, and Cinsault with tiny amounts of other local varieties.</p><p>From south facing vineyards, near the Mediterranean, in Ortovero. The vineyard consists of poor soil, limestone-dominated sedimentary rock. Mediterranean microclimate, mitigated by the constant sea breezes. 35 year old vines.</p><p>Maceration for six days with three daily pumpovers. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel at close to 24°. Remains in steel for 8 months, where malo is completed. Matured in bottle for at least a month.</p>