90% Nero d’Avola, 10% Albariño
Lodi, California
Medium Body
Expressive aromas of red fruit, rhubarb, and herbs. Fresh and smooth on the palate with the perfect balance of juicy acidity, body, and subtle structure.
Practicing Organic
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Region: Lodi
Appellation: Clement Hills AVA + Borden Ranch AVA
Vineyards: Il Mio Vigneto Vineyard + Vista Luna Vineyard
Grapes: 90% Nero d’Avola, 10% Albariño
Age of Vines: Nero d’Avola planted in 2014, Albariño planted in 2006
Soil type: Nero d’Avola: Cometa Sandy Loam; Albariño: Volcanic Gravelly Clay Loam
Maceration & Fermentation: Two tons of whole cluster Nero d’Avola directly pressed upon arrival from the vineyard. Fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks. Blended with 10% Albariño and 15 ppm sulfur at bottling.
Finishing: no fining or filtering
