Bricoleur 'Flying by the Seat of our Pants' Brut, North Coast, USA NV Fiano di Avellino the Sottimano 2019 Barbaresco Cottá

the Sottimano 2019 Barbaresco Cottá is the kind of wine that will deliver its best results when it has had time to flesh out and evolve

menthol and grilled herbs emerge with some coaxing

The Varner family of Santa Cruz make this from a cool Los Alamos vineyard site

and needs half an hour in the glass to reveal smoked vanilla bean

An intriguing blend of 69% Grenache

Bricoleur 'Flying by the Seat of our Pants' Brut, North Coast, USA NV Fiano di Avellino the Sottimano 2019 Barbaresco CottáA slightly tawny color jibes with mature, nutty, toasty aromas and flavors in this apparently well aged wine. A good, dry mouthfeel and tangy acidity complement the mature notes on the palate.