Punta Crena Mataossu “Vigneto Reine”, 2021 Prugnolo Gentile grilled hazelnuts and yellow apple

grilled hazelnuts and yellow apple

organic with seaside influence

getting to know wine styles from all over the world

hints of bay leaf

inviting to enjoy glass after glass

Punta Crena Mataossu “Vigneto Reine”, 2021 Prugnolo Gentile grilled hazelnuts and yellow appleMatassu vineyards Planted in 1930 Punta Crena info by Importer Kermit Lynch: Matassu: The native Matassu (pronounced mah tah OHSS soo) dominated the vineyards of Varigotti in the 19th century, but its delicate vegetative balance provoked most winegrowers to rip out the vines in favor of less finicky grapes. Today only three producers have wines labeled Matassu, and the Ruffinos assure us that the other two are actually Lumassina. The tiny village of