2019 Larry Cherubino 'Uovo'

The acclaimed Rhone winemaker, Michel Chapoutier, was the first person to come up with the idea to make a concrete tank in the shape of an egg to mature wine. The shape itself, was modeled after Roman amphorae.

In using a giant cement "egg" as an alternative to wood or stainless steel, the lees are continuously forced upward by an internal current resembling a vortex. This gives the vibrancy, purity and texture. There is no added tannin, acid, or animal fining products. No sulfur is used in the winemaking process, and only a minimal amount at the time of bottling. This Cabernet Nebbiolo blend exhibits fine tannins and bright acidity with notes of bay leaf and blackcurrant. Long sinewy tannins define the finish.