Scala Ciro Rosso Classico Superiore 2023 portugal tomato and nuts

tomato and nuts

two classic whites of the valley with a yin of minerality and a yang of fruit

you can see tightly wound rows of vines on adjacent Asti-area hillsides with painstakingly manicured rows nude of any vegetation other than vines

yellow roses

Scala Ciro Rosso Classico Superiore 2023 portugal tomato and nutsA red Ciro is best when made entirely from the native Gaglioppo grape. This is one of the oldest known named varieties in the world, believed to have come with Greek settlers about 2800 years ago. In the early 20th century the variety was often scorned in favor of more marketable grapes, but a recent local revival has begun, thanks to winemakers like Antonio Scala, producing powerful yet finely balanced wines like this one. The nose offers dried