Cantine Matrone - 2024 Spasso variety_Piccola Nera journalist and winemaker Rachel Signer

journalist and winemaker Rachel Signer introduces readers to the wild

barrels from all plots are selected and tasted blindly in the assemblage process

loose clusters

with agave notes that have not been ‘whiskified’ by the barrelling process

The fruit was de-stemmed and aged in stainless steel

Cantine Matrone - 2024 Spasso variety_Piccola Nera journalist and winemaker Rachel SignerA vibrant Vesuvian red made from a field blend of rare local varieties grown on the sandy, volcanic soils of Mount Vesuvius. Spontaneous fermentation and a gentle touch in the cellar keep the wine bright, juicy and true to its origins. Fresh red berries, cherry and pomegranate lead the nose, backed by a subtle herbal edge and the distinctive mineral lift of volcanic soils. Light, crunchy and wonderfully drinkable, with lively acidity, soft tannins and