Castagna - Sparkling Genesis 2009 Sweet enriching the wines

enriching the wines

and then open-air fermented at the perfect ambient temperature

Its distinctive smokehouse tannins lend this medium-bodied wine its structure

This wine presents itself with delicacy and charm

plum and coconut

Castagna - Sparkling Genesis 2009 Sweet enriching the winesThis is a serious Sparkling Red. The nose is deep and compelling; black, brooding, with hints of sweet ripe, cherry to plum fruit, then sweet 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. It's vibrant and alive, with a long savoury finish. It's very well