Rarefratte Bianco 2021 valpolicella Cros des Calades is a

Cros des Calades is a new project from Benoit and Florence of Château de la Selve in Ardèche

Aromas here start with roasted peach and orange

The results in 2023 were more "Meursault like"

neutral barrels in their small garage

Rarefratte Bianco 2021 valpolicella Cros des Calades is aA curious blend of grapes native to the hillside vineyards of Breganze in the Veneto: Gruaja, Ottocai, Pedevenda, Sciampagna, Groppella and Vespaiola. Winemaker Christian Moresco has made it his mission to save these grapes from extinction in a region where grapes like Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay are more popular. This is a sharp and savory wine, with flinty aromas of preserved lemons, tangerine, smoky soil, and apricot. The palate strikes a balance