Latta Vino - 2023 'Illusive' Nebbiolo region_Shizuoka while nine months in French

while nine months in French & Austrian oak adds texture and quiet complexity rather than overt richness

The fruit was hand harvested around the biodynamic calendar of fruit and flower days

fragrant fruit pulp

infused with savoury garlic

it was bottled and allowed to naturally carbonate and mature for four months before release

Latta Vino - 2023 'Illusive' Nebbiolo region_Shizuoka while nine months in FrenchThe fruit for this wine comes from Cameron and Robert John (a father son team with similar Trevor Mast ties like us), whove been pioneering Nebbiolo in the Pyrenees since the early 2000s. Steve Pannell originally suggested they plant it for Hardys, drawn to the regions climate, altitude, red ferrous clays, quartz, and ironstone. I can only imagine the challenges theyve faced over the years as well. The winemaking is super relaxed and hands off