Fletcher Barbaresco Ronchi Docg 2022Fletcher Barbaresco Ronchi DOCG 2022 is a finely detailed single vineyard Nebbiolo from an east facing site that receives gentle morning sun, giving the wine a more restrained and savoury profile within the Barbaresco spectrum. The nose opens with cherry and raspberry, layered with dried flowers, spice and a nutty edge of hazelnut and roasted peanuts. There is a subtle orange peel brightness that lifts the aromatics and adds contrast. On the palate,

blending Mondeuse

although he concedes that it needs time in bottle as well as the glass

and volume in the wine are incredible

A little bit chewy on the end – serve this with food – but this is extremely rewarding

driven by fresh acidity and a persistent

Medium-bodied with supple tannins

joined forces with Clare winemaker extraordinaire

adding texture without weight

silky texture and a faint saline mineral thread that carries through the finish

built for drinkability but layered with detail

Perfect for warm afternoons or casual gatherings

The fruit here comes in with natural bite and lift