Croatina, Coste della Sesia

This wine from young Andrea Mosca’s cellars in Brusnengo in the Alto Piemonte is much more fine than it almost should be with a true sense of terroir. In fact, this wine from a “minor” grape displays an elegance and finish that is rare at this level. It is not at all fruity but rather quite linear with a subdued but clear spice to its flavors; the tannins are strict but subtle leading to a refreshing “finale” … all in all a lovely way to further engage with the wide range of appellations and terroirs in the Alto Piemonte.