Odilio Antoniotti Bramaterra 2018
The Wine
The vineyards are only reachable by a 4x4 vehicle along a steep forest road. Most of the Bramaterra vines were planted in 1976, and the Antoniotti have recently acquired a new parcel planted in 2013 that will eventually be part of the production—assuming the boars don’t eat all the grapes!
The grapes are handpicked, destemmed, and macerated in underground cement tanks for about 12 to 14 days. They’re then transferred to stainless steel for malolactic fermentation before being moved into barrels around late December. The wine ages in large botti of at least 1,250 liters in underground cellars for a minimum of 30 months, followed by six months in the bottle before release.
The 2018 is a rustic, charming blend led by 70% Nebbiolo, balanced with the darker, spicier tones of Croatina, Vespolina, and Bonarda. In the glass, it comes alive with mouthwatering freshness, smooth, polished tannins, and a deep, savory mineral edge that speaks clearly of the volcanic soil it grew from. It’s pure, graceful, and full of character.
The Details
Variety - Nebbiolo, Croatina, Vespolina, and Bonarda.
Country - Italy
Region - Alto Piemonte
Sub Region - Bramaterra
Extra - Cork
Year - 2018
Volume - 750ml
