Punta Crena Mataossu “Vigneto Reine”, 2021 Prugnolo Gentile getting to know wine styles

getting to know wine styles from all over the world

The clay aging brings depth and texture to this otherwise lighter styled red

grilled hazelnuts and yellow apple

hints of bay leaf

Punta Crena Mataossu “Vigneto Reine”, 2021 Prugnolo Gentile getting to know wine stylesMatassu vineyards Planted in 1930 Punta Crena info by Importer Kermit Lynch: Matassu: The native Matassu (pronounced mah tah OHSS soo) dominated the vineyards of Varigotti in the 19th century, but its delicate vegetative balance provoked most winegrowers to rip out the vines in favor of less finicky grapes. Today only three producers have wines labeled Matassu, and the Ruffinos assure us that the other two are actually Lumassina. The tiny village of