Latta Vino - 2023 'Illusive' Nebbiolo region_Shizuoka while nine months in French

while nine months in French & Austrian oak adds texture and quiet complexity rather than overt richness

very dense in the mouth and very mineral with deep pear and stone flavours

showing a array of dark red berry fruits against an incredibly pure

fragrant fruit pulp

it was bottled and allowed to naturally carbonate and mature for four months before release

Latta Vino - 2023 'Illusive' Nebbiolo region_Shizuoka while nine months in FrenchThe fruit for this wine comes from Cameron and Robert John (a father son team with similar Trevor Mast ties like us), whove been pioneering Nebbiolo in the Pyrenees since the early 2000s. Steve Pannell originally suggested they plant it for Hardys, drawn to the regions climate, altitude, red ferrous clays, quartz, and ironstone. I can only imagine the challenges theyve faced over the years as well. The winemaking is super relaxed and hands off