Claudio Mariotto Colli Tortonesi DOC Freisa ‘Braghé’ 2022 pala-isola nectarine and green tea Medium

nectarine and green tea Medium bodied on the platate

and superb freshness are typical of this vintage

Herein lies the meatiness of bobal and the fragrant red berried confectionery of garnacha

with some roast almond & waxy notes

which also hints at the breadth of texture that the wines from these sites (having more clay in the soil) tend to offer up

Claudio Mariotto Colli Tortonesi DOC Freisa ‘Braghé’ 2022 pala-isola nectarine and green tea MediumClaudio Mariotto is the third generation of a farming family from Tortona, in the province of Alessandria less than an hour east of Asti. While he's widely recognised as a master of Timorasso, his Freisa proves just how talented he is across the board. This wine is striking for its freshness and vibrancy, with juicy raspberry, crushed sour blackberry and a lift of violet. Beneath the fruit, a savoury earthiness adds depth. It's bright, medium bodied