Joaquin 2018 Piante a Lapio Campania Fiano (Arrives 8/18)

Piante e Lapio is from 80-100 year old high elevation Fiano vines. Raffaele is fermenting in chestnut and acacia casks and then aging in those barrels for almost five years with no topping up. A yeast veil forms, and the flor aging serves to deepen the fruit and saltiness, but its not overwhelmingly nutty or oxidative like a Jura Savagnin would be with the same technique. Surprisingly, there is an abundance of fresh fruit like quince, pear, apricot, and preserved lemon with smoked honey and jasmine flowers.