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resulting in a vodka that is exceptionally pure yet subtly flavorful
or topped with sparkling wine for a spritz
which imbue the wines with a striking minerality and vibrant freshness
and proofed with limestone water from New York’s historic Rosendale mines—adding a literal and figurative local flavor
Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Francia , 2020 (3L) SO021624_Collet but this white sparkler mightFrancia is the legendary Serralunga dAlba vineyard that Giacomo Conterno has turned into one of Barolos greatest single cru bottlings. South facing, with limestone rich soils, this site produces wines of intensity, minerality, and stern graceespecially under the steady hand of Roberto Conterno. The 2020 vintage brings exceptional balance: bright red cherry and pomegranate meet tar, rose petals, and crushed herbs. Tannins are powerful but beautifully