Bussay, Csokaszőlő, 2023 so111621 big spirits offer a once-nearly-extinct native white grape

a once-nearly-extinct native white grape that Abruzzo has revived to brilliant effect

Serralunga d'Alba's reputation for producing some of Barolo's most age-worthy wines stems from its unique terroir

this is Sauvignon Blanc as serious

and iron—with firm structure and long aging potential

with a focus on later-ripening grapes that hold acidity even in warm years

Bussay, Csokaszőlő, 2023 so111621 big spirits offer a once-nearly-extinct native white grapeHere's a real adventure: Csokaszolo, an almost forgotten indigenous Hungarian red grape, from one of the country's smallest and least known wine regions, Zala, near Lake Balaton. Bussay is a tiny family estate now run by Dr. Dori Bussay, farming organically and reviving native varieties like this one, which was popular in the 19th century before nearly vanishing. The 2023 is young, fresh and built for curiosity seekers, with the deep ruby color and