🍷 Meet Slarina: Piemonte’s Lost & Found Gem 🍷

Piemonte is famous for its reds, but hidden in its rolling hills is Slarina—a nearly forgotten grape making a quiet yet powerful comeback. Once on the brink of extinction, this indigenous variety is proving to be an age-worthy, elegant alternative to the region’s more famous wines.

✨ What to Expect in the Glass:

🍒 Bright acidity & balanced tannins

🌿 Aromas of red berries, wild herbs & earth

🕰️ Surprising aging potential

Pioneering winemakers like Enrico Druetto are bringing Slarina back, crafting wines that showcase its unique character. His 2017 Rovej, named after the Piedmontese word for bramble, is a stunning example—offering layers of stewed cherries, wild blackberries, and cedar bark.

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Would you try Slarina? Let’s chat in the comments! ⬇️🍷