Château de Caladroy Cuvée Les Schistes Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2018 (750ml) Robola An intense dark-ruby color

An intense dark-ruby color

the grape juice is even more concentrated

subtle salinity and pleasant fleshiness

it’s located in the village of Castiglione Tinella (Asti) in Piedmont

and be enjoyed over the following decade plus

Château de Caladroy Cuvée Les Schistes Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2018 (750ml) Robola An intense dark-ruby colorThe soils on this rugged mountain ridge are a mix of sand and clay on top of black schist. Schist terroir for French vineyards can be found in pockets of Languedoc (notable Faugres); parts of Anjou; and up in the northern Rhne in part of Cte Rte and across the river in Seyssuel. And theres a big swath of it over the border in Spains Priorat. Schist tends to emphasize fruit rather than tannin, and red wine from these terroirs typically show a fruit