Tasting Notes: Pouring a deep ruby red, the Luretta Gutturnio Superiore offers an enticing and rustic bouquet of ripe red and black fruits, including cherries, blackcurrants, and plums, complemented by earthy undertones and savory notes of herbs, pepper, and balsamic. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied yet balanced, with vibrant acidity and integrated tannins that lend a polished texture. The fruit flavors persist through a lingering finish, which carries notes of dark cherry and a subtle earthy minerality.
Estate History: Cantina Luretta is located in the Colli Piacentini, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, and has been producing wines since the 1980s under the guidance of its founder, the late Vincenzo "Vincenzone" Bottazzi. The estate is dedicated to sustainable and often organic farming practices, focusing on the native grape varieties of the region like Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Barbera, and Ortrugo. They are known for their experimental approach and commitment to producing distinctive wines that express the unique terroir of their hillside vineyards.
