Gazzetta, Rosso Castagno 2022

Nestled in the hills above Bolsena in Northern Lazio is where Trish and the Gazzetta vineyards can be found. The area is found at a crossroads between the Mediterranean Sea, Apennine Mountains and one of the largest volcanic lakes in Europe. The influence of each is integral to forming this regions unique microclimate, which has a profound effect on the vineyards. The hot climate is regulated by equally unique airflow over the land formed by the warming and cooling of mountain and ocean breezes. Trish, alongside her partner Piero, tend to approximately 2 hectares just outside of Bolsena as well as olive, fig, cherry and pear trees and some more remote parcels further down the slope. Grapes are grown and harvested in harmony with the local biodiversity, and aged in variety of vessels before bottling with zero additives. Rosso Castagno 2022 is 100% Sangiovese from 20 year old vines in Osarella, near Orvieto. Grapes are destemmed then macerated for around one month on the skins before ageing for two years in large chestnut casks. This is a deeper, more classic representation of Sangiovese from this region. Spiced notes of nutmeg meet black plum, cherry and sloe. Rosso Castagno 2022 would pair well with a hearty meat stew or Pasta alla Gricia.