Meet the Maker(s): Andrea and Stefano Mascarello of Maffrei Vincent Ruiz 2018 Forlorn Hope OBD Trousseau

2018 Forlorn Hope OBD Trousseau Noir Calaveras County

Timpa is the name of the cru from which the grapes hail

2017 None Such Wines Mourvedre Lime Kiln Valley

delicately pressed and fermented in the tank without additions

Meet the Maker(s): Andrea and Stefano Mascarello of Maffrei Vincent Ruiz 2018 Forlorn Hope OBD TrousseauAndrea and Stefano Mascarello are a young duo (and self proclaimed bros in wine) based in La Morra, whose work defines the Langhes newest chapter. Last year saw just their third vintage release, but these are already some of the most sought after bottles from the area: wildly delicious, and full of sneaky complexity. At the heart of it is a vineyard in La Morras Torriglione planted by their grandfather, directly adjacent to the old hilltop farmhouse