The Langhe Rosso “Bricco Appiani” 2011 by Flavio Roddolo is a great Piedmontese red that is outside the box

No additives

and a few whole bunches

and uncompromising sip

controlled oxidation that transforms a sweet wine into something profound and unrepeatable

Matassa Blanc Vin de France 2023 Matassa Barbera The Langhe Rosso “Bricco Appiani”The Matassa Blanc is the white wine that bears the name of the domaine like a signature. Tom Lubbe has been producing it since 2003 the first vintage literally bottled in his living room, before Grard Gauby gave him his old cellar the following year. Grenache Gris from centenary vines and Macabeu, both from vineyards around Calce at 400 meters above sea level on schist soils. Very early harvest by design: picking before ripeness turns to alcohol. 10.