On the palate the wine had a lovely density of flavour without being heavy – concentrated flavours of citrus rind
in particular the power of Bussia (in Monforte d’Alba) sweetened by the elegance of Cannubi (in Barolo) in a perfect balance guaranteed by Terlo (Village of Barolo)
Vine density ranges from 3
Further refinement is gained from maturation in 225 litre Allier oak barriques for 18 months followed by a year in bottle before release
4 Kilos Vinícola ‘Gallines i Foques’ Mantonegro blend 2018 cannonau On the palate the wineA lovely round and gentle style, finely fruited and delicately structured, with nice dark spice, cold tea and earth, it's neither sweet nor heavy, it's vivid and alive with a lovely electric minerality. "Chickens are funny, and Seals clap" In Spanish, it would be Gallines y Focas, or in English, Hens and Seals. Why? Why? Well, "let the kids play and get pleasure from work" is the motto of this project for the mentally handicapped and the kids do