2017 Mastroberardino “Stilèma” Taurasi Riserva, Campania, ItalyABOUT THIS WINE Crafted from 100% Aglianico grown in the high elevation vineyards of Montemarano and Mirabella Eclano, Stilma is Mastroberardinos tribute to the traditional style of Taurasifocusing on finesse over opulence. The 2017 vintage, marked by a warm, dry season, resulted in low yields and concentrated fruit, balanced by the natural freshness of these cool, volcanic sites. Fermented in stainless steel with extended skin contact, the wine was

Nicole Deriaux’s natural approach to every step of the process captures the true essence of the Etoile appellation in each of the separate bottlings done at the domaine

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The Extra Quality Brut from Ployez-Jacquemart is a blend of Chardonnay

low alcohol

such as Petit Verdot

followed by 12–14 months of aging in French oak barrels

allow the wine to breath up to 30 minutes before serving

The estate was founded by Fernand Pernot during the 1930s and 1940s

Bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulphur addition

Due to a division of the large Léoville estate

Dry farmed

and a creamy