Anselmet, Le Prisonnier
(lay pree-zahn-YAY)

Tasting Notes: "From among the world’s greatest vineyards, “Le Prisonnier” hails from an altitude of nearly 3,000 feet above sea level, nestled in between glaciers, in the Alps of the Valle d’Aosta region of Italia. It is produced from vines that are over 60 years-old, and planted in densities of over 10,000 vines per hectare–the most impressive vine age/density combination we have ever seen. Harvested in November, at first snowfall, the complexity is otherworldly. The name, which means “The Prisoner,” comes from the fact that these grape clones come only from their own little valley."

	Valle d’Aosta, Italia. (Outside of Aosta) 7 hectares.		Sand. White clay.
	Anselmet. (ahn-sel-MAY)		Gobelet. 10,000-11,000 vines/hectare. .5 bottle/plant yield.
	Giorgio & Bruna Anselmet. (JOR-jo ahn-sel-MAY) (BROO-na ahn-sel-MAY)		10 days of cold pre-fermented maceration. Additional fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
	40% Petit Rouge, 35% Cornalin, 20% Fumin, 5% Mayolet.		1st, 2nd, and 3rd passage French Barrique.
	2.5 grams per liter.		12-15 months in the barrel. 4 months in the bottle.
	5.8 grams per liter.		220 cases.
	14.5% by volume.		Veal chop with melted Fontina cheese, wild game, and hearty stews.