Pierre Jean Villa, Saint-Joseph Rouge "Preface", 2023 SO021226 Piero Busso The ÖTW (Austrian Traditional Wine)

The ÖTW (Austrian Traditional Wine) classification reflects Hirsch's commitment to authentic terroir expression

Though lighter in color and structure

The vintage produced wines of exceptional clarity and energy across the appellation — warm and dry

The 2023 vintage from this great terroir delivers the appellation's hallmark oyster-shell minerality with additional richness and grip

and shares the Loire's devotion to Sauvignon Blanc and siliceous

Pierre Jean Villa, Saint-Joseph Rouge "Preface", 2023 SO021226 Piero Busso The ÖTW (Austrian Traditional Wine)Pierre Jean Villa is one of the Northern Rhone's most compelling modern producers, farming organically and making precise, terroir driven wines since 2009. 'Preface' is his entry level Saint Joseph, and the red is pure Syrah from the appellation's granite slopes, the classic introduction to Northern Rhone Syrah. Expect dark fruit, black pepper, violets and a savory, peppery backbone with fresh acidity and approachable tannins. It's a genuine, well