Pruning type: Gobelet

Raffault’s ‘les Picasses’ often has a light garnet color belying the depth of fruit flavor and complexity

menthol + blackberry on nose

with gentle yet persistent floral

and just enough cayenne to give it some heat

Tenuta di Tavignano Passerina, 2022 Furmint Pruning type: GobeletLime blossom, orange curd, sugared lemon. Orange slice candy, frosted flakes on a high energy, spirited, dry, crisp palate. Passerina is the lesser known native white varietal from central Italy, grown on the Adriatic Coast in the Marche region where Verdicchio and Pecorino are the predominate varietals. The microclimate of Tenuta di Tavignano is ideal, with higher altitude, diurnal temperatures (warm days, cool nights) and soft slopes resulting in