Elio Altare, Langhe Villa Vintage:2018 As the best examples of

As the best examples of Bressandes always are

the greatest vintages from Bodegas Fernando Remirez de Ganuza in my opinion are 2004 and 2001

Perhaps this is a little sharper than the 2015 at the moment without the same roundness or depth

But this grip and structure are welcome and don't dominate the spiciness and persistence of the fruit

and a tight acid spine and serious but polished tannins nicely extending and framing the brooding fruit notes and peppery flintiness on the long

Elio Altare, Langhe Villa Vintage:2018 As the best examples ofSpicy aromas of new oak greet the nose, while cherry, leather and tar flavors grace the palate. Broad and muscular, with sharp tannins on the finish. Barbera and Nebbiolo. Drink now through 2017. 416 cases made. BS