Castagna Sparkling Genesis 2015 Size::1 Bottle raspberry and even redcurrant

raspberry and even redcurrant

Made from 40-60 yo vines with about 80% Mourvedre together with 10% Grenache and a dash of both Carignan and Cinsault

With small bunches yielding small grapes

The 2015 Special Club finds Arnaud Margaine at his very best

Also fruity and aromatic in the palate

Castagna Sparkling Genesis 2015 Size::1 Bottle raspberry and even redcurrantThis is a serious Sparkling Red. The nose is deep and compelling; black, brooding, with hints of sweet ripe, cherry to plum fruit, then sweet leather old leather, with a lick of boot polish that smells both intriguing and inviting. Then come notes of cracked black pepper and dried thyme, with just a touch of star anise. The palate is supple, earthen, rich and round with a fine dry spice vibrant and alive, with a long savoury finish. It has zero