Iuli 'Barat' Bianco 2021

Press 4 White • March 2024 Direct Press Selection  Fabrizio Iuli has lived in the chalky white clay soils of Monferrato his whole life and is one of the best in the region at showcasing the mineral freshness and finesse that is possible from his native hills, where no synthetic chemical treatments have ever been used. This is despite the ridicule that he and his father were subjected to for not following the ways of modern viticulture. The surrounding forest has given the vines further isolation and protection from agrochemical overspray. These days, Fabrizio's organic vines are getting more respect than ever, and his wines continue to adjust in style as climate changes the game.  The Iuli Barat is 100% Baratuciat, a white grape whose name means 'cat balls' in local Piemontese dialect. Don't blame the messenger: it was named by Italian farmers, not a focus group. Apparently the grapes resemble cat testicles. And, yes, they did go there with the label, but it's more subtle than you thin