Fletcher Barbaresco Starderi 1.5L 2017 la-dame-de-montrose using whole bunches and larger

using whole bunches and larger format (500 litre) French oak for maturation

this wine will continue to gain complexity as it matures

This release was bottled in early 2025

sits just seven kilometres from the Gulf

Fletcher Barbaresco Starderi 1.5L 2017 la-dame-de-montrose using whole bunches and largerVinification Starderi is a particularly beautiful site where it is quite warm so David picks the grapes very early, about two weeks before most people start harvesting Nebbiolo. This is to get a little more freshness and elegance out of the grapes. He uses open fermentation vats, which is more common in Burgundy. Only natural fermentation and only natural temperature control of the tanks. Pumping down the grape skins happens once every other day so as