Dirupi - Gess Grumello Valtellina Superiore 2016 (750ml) Mataro

Dirupi - Gess Grumello Valtellina Superiore 2016 (750ml) MataroValtellina is a region that has been overlooked for too long but for those in the know the wines are a joy to drink. The grape is Nebbiolo called Chiavennasca in this region. This is from one of the top areas in the regions and it is from a single vineyard called Gess. On the nose stunning tar and roses with hints of liquorice and caraway seeds. The palate is beautifully put together with hints of pepper, blackcurrant, raspberry and menthol. Try this

It leaves the palate completely saturated with cloves and allspice

Espresso crema and melted black licorice aromas give way to a lush range of cassis

a murmur of vanillin oak and spiced poached pear

A handful of Pinot Noir grapes are made into red wine before being blended with the Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier varieties

Training system: guyot with a cultivation density of about 3500 vines per hectare

Limited production: 17

wind machines in the vineyard did their job and saved the vintage

ripe dark fruit

There’s a mysterious nature about this one – about you – that is undeniably alluring

While I’ve always been a fan of this wine

and with success if resemblance to Condrieu is accepted as a guide

and they must over deliver