Cave d'Occhi / Granite Assemblage 2023 (Red) 750ml

Curvedocchi, having long engaged with sandy soils, embarks on a new challenge focusing on "soil."
Granite was born from grapes grown in the granite soils of Hakushu, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, nestled against the majestic Southern Alps mountains.
This cool highland area, ranging from 600 to 800 meters in elevation, is a rare sanctuary of "granite terroir."
Over tens of thousands of years, granite has weathered into white, fine, sandy "masa soil," which provides excellent drainage.
but this harsh, poor soil environment pushes the vines’ vitality to the limit, encouraging deep root growth and producing concentrated fruit that fully reflects the land’s character.
Wines made from grapes grown in granite soils are generally elegant with pronounced acidity and minerality,
This Granite wine fully showcases the soil’s personality, resulting in a structured wine with acidity and mineral backbone.
2023 was the first year we vinified grapes from Hokuto, so we focused on straightforwardly expressing the soil and grape character.
Please enjoy the distinct expression of granite soil, clearly different from the bright and light wines produced in our sandy soils at Kakudahama.
Notes of blackcurrant, graphite, black pepper, licorice, and rosemary, with black fruit acidity and spicy, herbal nuances.
With the addition of Tannat, earthy notes and strong gripping tannins emerge, while a linear and robust acidity extends beneath the powerful fruit flavors.
Firm and tense acidity promises great aging potential.

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