Villa Sparina, Piedmont
Very fresh nose of pear syrup and white stones with a chalky, bone dry palate showing hints of more pear and citrus fruits – perhaps akin to a light Macon Villages on the nose but, on the palate, more of a Chablis astride a Vespa…
The Villa Sparina estate
Owned by the Moccagatta family, this fantastic estate regularly produces the finest expressions of the Cortese and Barbera grapes in the area and can now promote its wines through its Michelin-starred restaurant La Gallina and Ostelliere, its boutique hotel, both situated in its sumptous grounds.