An elegant and refined Chardonnay from an iconic winery in Napa Valley, the Heitz Cellar Quartz Creek Chardonnay is vinified in the classic style to evoke the purest characteristics of this estate vineyard site. Nestled at the base of the Mayacamas Mountains, the abundance of quartzite in the vineyard provides tension and energy seldom seen in Chardonnay from the Napa Valley.
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“Silky and creamy on the palate, with gorgeous finesse, the 2021 is, first and foremost, a wine of harmony.”
ANTONIO GALLONI, DECEMBER 2023
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BURGESS | HAYNES VINEYARD | MATT TAYLOR WINES | RACINES | STONY HILL
MEGHAN ZOBECK Winemaker, Burgess
MATT TAYLOR Winemaker, Ink Grade & Matt Taylor Wines
NICO CUEVA Winemaker, Haynes Vineyard
REID GRIGGS Winemaker, Stony Hill
BRIAN SIEVE Winemaker, Racines
BRAND INTRODUCTION
“[Meghan Zobeck’s] debut wines show the quality and style of the ‘ 21 vintage, showing purity and floral notes amid energetic fruit.”
–WINE SPECTATOR, NEW DIRECTIONS IN NAPA CABERNET
Burgess is among Napa Valley’s greatest historical estates. From the Swiss-Italian ancestors who first planted the Sorenson Vineyard in the late 1800s on Howell Mountain to the present day, the winery has embraced the role and importance of nature in crafting elegant wines from its pedigreed vineyards.
In 1943, Lee Stewart planted Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah grapes on Howell Mountain’s steep hillsides, naming his winery Souverain. Subsequent Napa Valley greats also tended the land; before starting the historic Stag’s Leap and Grgich wineries, Warren Winiarski and Mike Grgich each learned their trades at the Estate.
When Tom Burgess arrived in the Napa Valley, he began a quest to find the perfect vineyard site to yield the Cabernet Sauvignon wine he loved. Burgess acquired the Souverain estate in 1972 and hired Bill Sorenson as his chief winemaker, a role he held for 41 vintages, one of the longest tenures in the history of the Napa Valley.
Meghan Zobeck took the reigns as winemaker in 2020. A leader in regenerative and promiscuous farming, Meghan trained at luminaries including Screaming Eagle, Stag's Leap WIne Cellars, and Atelier Melka. Her winemaking style prioritizes balance, delicacy, and purity. From the slopes of the historical Sorenson Vineyard in Crystal Springs AVA, to the St. Andrews estate, Burgess vineyards are farmed to mimic nature rather than overpower it.
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2021 Promiscua Cabernet Sauvignon
NAPA VALLEY
One of Robb Report's ' 50 Greatest Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons of the 21 s Century (So Far).'
Promiscua, sourced from three promiscuously and regeneratively farmed vineyards, pays homage to the Ancient Roman practice of Agricultura Promiscua. This ancient practice championed the tenets of biodiversity and polyculture by trellising vines on trees and interplanting different crops. The results? Robust, healthy vineyards capable of producing wines of impeccable quality.
This signature red blend provides a multi-site, expressive style of Burgess in one vintage: the wine is sensationally aromatic with delicate yet complex flavors and notes of freshly cut cedar, red cassis, and Luxardo cherry.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation
Napa Valley AVA
Vineyard Details
Cultivation: Promiscuously and regeneratively farmed
Sustainability: Organic
Composition
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aging
Aged 22 months in 20% new French oak, 80% in neutral French oak
ABV
13.5%
Pack Size
6/750mL
BRAND INTRODUCTION
“These 2021 s are out-of-the-gate phenomenal...packed with a mind-boggling array of tightly-knit flavor layers.”
–LISA PERROTTI BROWN, THE WINE INDEPENDENT
Haynes Vineyard is a benchmark of Coombsville. First planted in 1967, it boasts the oldest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines in Napa Valley. The three Chardonnay tiers featured here are determined by where they come from in the vineyard.
The historic Haynes Vineyard, originally purchased by James Whitford from Nathan Coombs in 1866, is comprised of a 43-acre parcel and includes 27
acres planted to vine. A lower elevation site with a sightline to the San Pablo Bay, this microclimate is distinguished by cooler temperatures, with winds and marine fog often billowing through and lingering amongst the rows of vines.
One of Napa Valley’s most treasured sites capable of producing wines of generous structure with fresh acidity and minerality, the vineyard designate wines enclosed here are made with intent, showcasing the symbiotic relationship between the prehistoric oceanic soils of Coombsville and the decades-old vines firmly rooted there.
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2021 Vigneron Chardonnay
COOMBSVILLE
What We Grow: The freshest, most delicate of the three Chardonnays.
This is a more mineral-tense expression of the site, sourced from vines planted in 1992 and a small amount from 1967. It is crafted with the philosophy of a Burgundian "Village Wine," possessing tremendous pedigree and place.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation Coombsville AVA
Vineyard Details
Soil: A mixture of volcanic ash, alluvial, and diatomaceous earth, a prime characteristic of Coombsville
Clone: Dijon clones 76 and Robert Young
Vine Age: 33 years, planted in 1992
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
Aging
Aged 22 months in large oak casks.
ABV 13.05%
Pack Size 6/750mL
2021 Forgeron Chardonnay COOMBSVILLE
What We Make: Old Vine Chardonnay
produced from Haynes Vineyard, planted in 1967 .
The vineyard site produces mineral driven wines from the coolest microclimate in the Napa Valley. Vibrant and mineral driven, the Forgeron Chardonnay is made with the philosophy of a Burgundy Premier Cru, with a similar structure to Mersault.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation
Coombsville AVA
Vineyard Details
Soil: A mixture of volcanic ash, alluvial, and diatomaceous earth, a prime characteristic of Coombsville
Clone: Wente clone planted on St. George rootstock
Vine Age: 55 years
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
Aging
Aged 22 months in large oak casks.
ABV 12.9%
Pack Size 6/750mL
2021 Corazon Chardonnay COOMBSVILLE
What We Love: The Corazon is crafted each year from the best plot and barrel that the vintage offers, sourced from the oldest vines planted in 1967 .
The vines are in the south-facing part of the vineyard, where the grapes receive more sunlight and develop a thicker skin, enhancing phenolics, energy, intensity and flavor. The Corazon is philosophically akin to a Burgundy Grand Cru, such as Chevalier Montrachet and Montrachet, with more density of flavor and opulance.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation Coombsville AVA
Vineyard Details
Soil: A mixture of volcanic ash, alluvial, and diatomaceous earth, a prime characteristic of Coombsville
Clone: Wente clone planted on St. George rootstock
Vine Age: 55 years
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
Aging
Aged 22 months in large oak casks.
ABV 13.01%
Pack Size 6/750mL
BRAND INTRODUCTION
“Matt Taylor makes a small amount of very impressive, very hands-off wine from a tiny pocket of vineyard land outside Occidental, in the far Sonoma Coast.”
– RAY ISLE, “THESE ARE THE 15 NEW CALIFORNIA WINERIES YOU NEED TO KNOW IN 2025”, FOOD & WINE
Matt Taylor Wines is eponymous for a reason; these bottles contain an inimitable intersection of place and viewpoint. A Sonoma County native from three generations, Taylor has pursued wine knowledge across the world, studying and working in Xerez, Burgundy, Hawkes Bay, Mendoza, Cafayate, the Russian River Valley and Napa Valley. It all led him to the same conclusion: wine should be as thorough an expression of place as possible.
The hand-crafted wines from the West Sonoma Coast are produced from the Komorebi Vineyard, Japanese for "sunlight filtered through the leaves of trees," perched just four miles from the Pacific Ocean and dry-farmed using organic and biodynamic practices.
Winemaker Matt Taylor’s understanding of his vineyards with their long, cool growing season informs his whole-cluster-fermented Pinot Noir and no-sulfur-added Chardonnay, and inspired him to embark on planting Loire varietals for the future. These hand-painted bottles are defined by a poetic purity — they are a love letter to the land that only Taylor could write.
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2021 Komorebi Chardonnay
WEST SONOMA COAST
Komorebi Chardonnay is produced from the Komorebi Vineyard which sits 4 miles from the Pacific Ocean on the West Sonoma Coast.
The wine is 100% whole-cluster pressed, fermented in a concrete egg vessel, aged in neutral 600L Demi-Muids for 20 months, and further aged in bottle just under one year. The inspiration for the Chardonnay was to fully express the Komorebi Vineyard, which is farmed by hand, organically and biodynamically.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation West Sonoma Coast AVA
Vineyard Details
Size: 6.25 Acres
Elevation: 900 feet
Vine Age: 15 years
Soil: Goldridge, Fine Sandy Loam
Cultivation: Organically and biodynamically farmed vineyard
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
Total Acid 6.9 g/L
Aging
Aged in neutral 600L Demi-Muids for 20 months and further aged in bottle just under one year.
ABV 12.66%
Pack Size 12/750mL
BRAND INTRODUCTION
“The Chardonnays are compelling. Here, I admire the balance of textural richness and freshness… Racines has achieved notable success in just a few vintages.”
– ANTONIO GALLONI, VINOUS
After nearly thirty years of successfully managing Domaine de Montille, his family estate in Burgundy that goes back to the 1730s, Étienne de Montille wanted to explore new horizons in making Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in a different environment. In July 2016, Étienne and Brian Sieve, an American winemaker who settled with his family in Burgundy and has been the Chef de Cave at Domaine de Montille for a decade, embarked on a three-week tour of the US Pacific Coast in search of cool climate terroir with exceptional potential.
The team came together to join their individual experiences in hand-crafting wines of purity and transparency to create a range of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the cool climate of the Sta. Rita Hills in California.
The project is the first venture for Étienne and Rodolphe beyond France and represents the coming together of all that is wonderful about Burgundy, Champagne and California. Winemaker Ryan Hannaford has joined the team, and together with Sieve makes terroir driven, elegant, and balanced wines in the new world.
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2022 Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
STA. RITA HILLS
The Racines Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay is sourced from several compelling and historical sites in the region, including the Wenzlau Family Vineyard and La Rinconada Vineyard.
Wenzlau Vineyard, which is part of Racines’ estate holdings, sits surrounded by Rita’s Crown, Mt. Carmel, and Sea Smoke Vineyards, on a steep, dramatic hillside just above the Santa Ynez River and across from the famed Sanford & Benedict Vineyard.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation
Sta. Rita Hills AVA
Vineyard Details
Soil: Sorento loam
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
Aging
The wines were fermented in a combination of 500L puncheons and 228L barriques, resulting in about 20% new wood on the wine. After a little under a year in barrel, the wines and all the lees were moved to tank for an additional five months of cellaring.
Élevage 11 months – 20% new French oak –5 months in stainless steel
ABV 13.0%
Pack Size 6/750mL
2022 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay
STA. RITA HILLS
From the famous Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, this wine is exclusively from the historic parcel of original plantings dating back to 1971 .
These Chardonnay vines are the oldest vines in the Sta. Rita Hills and situated on a gently north facing slope with thin soils consisting of lots of shale and chert.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation
Sta. Rita Hills AVA
Vineyard Details
Soil: Elder chert & shale over clay Cultivation: Farmed using organic methods
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
Aging
The wines were fermented in a combination of 500L puncheons, 350L barrels and 228L barriques, resulting in about 30% new wood on the wine. After a little under a year in barrel, the wines and all the lees were moved to tank for an additional seven months of cellaring. Fermented using all native yeasts.
Élevage 11 months – 30% new French oak –7 months in stainless steel
ABV 13%
Pack Size
6/750mL
2022 Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay
STA. RITA HILLS
From the prominent plantings to the western end of Santa Rosa Road, Racines is lucky to work with two parcels of Chardonnay from the Bentrock vineyard.
Both North facing, the first sits atop the vineyard looking out over the Sta. Rita Hills on very rocky soils, in an extremely exposed and windy perch. The second, a little lower and with more soil, sits just to the east and is protected by the hilltop the other piece sits on.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation
Sta. Rita Hills AVA
Vineyard Details
Soil: Santa Lucia shaly clay loam, Tierra sandy loam
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
Aging
The wines were fermented in a combination of 500L puncheons, 350L barrels and 228L barriques, resulting in about 25% new oak on the wine. After just under a year in barrel, the wines and all the lees were moved to tank for an additional six months of cellaring.
Élevage 11 months – 25% new French oak –7 months in stainless steel
ABV 13%
Pack Size 6/750mL
2022 Wenzlau Vineyard Chardonnay
STA. RITA HILLS
This wine is sourced solely from the Wenzlau Family Vineyard, an estate holding of Racines.
The vineyard is farmed using organic practices and sits surrounded by Rita’s Crown, Mt. Carmel, and Sea Smoke Vineyards, on a steep, dramatic hillside just above the Santa Ynez River and across from the famed Sanford & Benedict Vineyard.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation
Sta. Rita Hills AVA
Vineyard Details
Soil: Sorento loam
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
Aging
The wines were fermented in a combination of 500L puncheons, 350L barrels and 228L barriques, resulting in about 20% new oak on the wine. After nearly a year in barrel, the wines and all the lees were moved to tank for an additional five months of cellaring.
Élevage 11 months – 20% new French oak –5 months in stainless steel
ABV 13.0%
Pack Size 6/750mL
BRAND INTRODUCTION
“The Chardonnays from Stony Hill have been classic since—forever. Napa's first cult winery eschewed chasing style and went with a conviction and focus on site and purity of fruit.”
– CLIVE PURSEHOUSE, DECANTER
In 1943, Fred McCrea and his wife, Eleanor, stumbled onto a 168-acre plot of land hidden away on the slopes of Spring Mountain, which they purchased and later named Stony Hill Vineyard.
With their love for French white wines combined with the ideal growing conditions of their property, the McCreas built the first post-prohibition winery in 1951 and released their inaugural vintage the following year. Stony Hill’s terroir and climate mirrored that of Burgundy, made of volcanic mountain soil with a limestone sub-layer and a northeast-facing hillside, making it perfect to craft
their preferred style of Chardonnay. Some would later refer to Stony Hill as “America’s greatest white wine estate.”
In 2020 the Lawrence Family became the next family to own the pearl of Spring Mountain. Under the watchful eye of managing partner, Carlton McCoy Jr., Stony Hill has taken careful steps to preserve its legacy in the Napa Valley, keeping the integrity of the land and winemaking style intact. A hidden oasis encompassed solely by lush forestry, the high-elevation vineyard features an unparalleled view of the valley below. The founders’ original home on the Estate has been transformed into a stunning mid-century modern haven, inviting guests to experience the entrancing time capsule of Stony Hill.
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
2021 Chardonnay
SPRING MOUNTAIN DISTRICT
Stony Hill has a trailblazing history of doing things differently.
The first post-Prohibition winery built in Napa Valley in 1951, Stony Hill’s renown grew by word of mouth over decades for the wines’ mineral-driven intensity and stamina in the cellar. Crafted from vines planted in 1988, Stony Hill Chardonnays are among the world’s most collectible wines.
CH Â TEAU LASCOMBES | DOMAINE DE MONTILLE DOMAINE ROC DE L'ABBAYE | LA CHABLISIENNE
ESTELLE ROY
Cellar Master, La Chablisienne
FLORIAN MOLLET
Proprietor & Winemaker, Domaine Roc de l'Abbaye
AXEL HEINZ
President & CEO, Château Lascombes
É TIENNE DE MONTILLE
Proprietor, Domaine de Montille
BRAND INTRODUCTION
"Change in Bordeaux happens one château at a time, when a forward-thinking winemaker is given the needed tools and support by ownership and a green light to make it happen…[Axel Heinz] has the ingredients at Lascombes. It might not be long before he joins the ranks of the region’s most consequential winemaker hires of Bordeaux’s current generation.”
– JAMES MOLESWORTH, WINE SPECTATOR
On its hillside at the entrance to Margaux, in the heart of the Médoc, Château Lascombes is a Second Growth in the 1855 classification with a long history, characterized by pioneering owners and a terroir that reflects all the characteristics of the appellation.
Since 2022, an ambitious family-oriented renewal has been underway with new owner Gaylon Lawrence, Jr., a lover of Bordeaux wines,
and Axel Heinz, a highly respected winemaker who excelled in Tuscany for almost twenty years.
The Lascombes range of wines reflects the incomparable diversity of the estate’s terroirs. A collector’s Grand Vin, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, refocused on the historic terroir, offers a graceful, powerful expression of the classic Bordeaux style. The second wine — Chevalier de Lascombes — presents the freshness and vibrant fruit so dear to Margaux lovers.
The latest addition to the Lascombes family of wines is La Côte Lascombes, a wine that showcases a new perspective from a single vineyard block of Merlot with soils of blue clay.
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2010 Château Lascombes
MARGAUX
With a history dating back to the 16 th century, this distinguished estate was classified in 1855 as Second Grand Cru Classé.
The 1855 Classification is both a recognition and a responsibility, committing Château Lascombes to maintaining its rank and commitment, vintage after vintage, to this terroir recognized as one of the finest in the world for wine production. A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, Château Lascombes 2010 represents the terroir of the estate.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation Margaux AOC
Vineyard Details
Vineyard: One of the largest estates in Margaux with 297 acres in three of the five villages of the appellation, offering an unmatched diversity of different soils and terroirs.
Sustainability: HVE certification. All estate vineyards farmed organically. No use of herbicides. Permanent cover crops and eco-grazing with sheep. Introduction of hedgerows to promote biodiversity.
Varietal Composition
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot
Aging
French oak barrels
ABV
14%
Pack Size
6/750mL
2015 Château Lascombes
MARGAUX
If one name were to express the timeless charm of the Médoc and its wines, it would surely be Margaux. In the heart of Margaux AOC stands Château Lascombes.
Situated on one of the most beautiful gravelly hilltops, it peaks at an altitude of 65 feet, making it the highest point in the appellation and one of the highest in the Médoc. The geological gift of the Médoc terroir is its poor soil. This forces the vines to develop deep roots to find the nutrients and minerals they need to grow, giving them a unique concentration. The extra few feet of effort required on the plots of the historic Lascombes terroir due to its altitude gives the vines the special character that earned them their exceptional ranking of Second Grand Cru Classé.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation
Margaux AOC
Vineyard Details
Vineyard: One of the largest estates in Margaux with 297 acres in three of the five villages of the appellation, offering an unmatched diversity of different soils and terroirs.
Sustainability: HVE certification. All estate vineyards farmed organically. No use of herbicides. Permanent cover crops and eco-grazing with sheep. Introduction of hedgerows to promote biodiversity.
Varietal Composition
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot
Aging
French oak barrels
ABV
14.5%
Pack Size
6/750mL
BRAND INTRODUCTION
The reputation of Domaine de Montille is patiently earned; the family’s roots in Volnay stretch back to the 17th century, and their winemaking in Burgundy began in 1750 with plots of Pinot Noir in some of the finest terroirs in the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits.
In the ensuing centuries, many vineyards were sold, until 1947 when Hubert de Montille took over the family home and remaining premiére cru plots in Volnay. He brought new vision and steered the winery towards bottling in-house with an emphasis on terroir and traditional vinification. In 1983, his son Étienne joined the team, and began comanaging with his father in 1995, when together they began organic conversion. A decade later, they also began practicing biodynamics, and in 2006 Étienne’s sister Alix joined as winemaker for the domaine’s white wines. In 2012, the domaine became organic certified.
Over the 70 years since Hubert took the helm, Domaine de Montille’s vineyard holdings and range of wines have grown exponentially, while maintaining the core style and values of the winery. They now own 37 hectares of majority premier cru and grand cru vineyards throughout the Côte d’Or in 20 appellations, acquiring plots in Puligny
Cailleret in 1993, Corton Charlemagne in 2004, Vosne-Romanée, Les Malconsorts and Clos de Vougeot in 2005, and 12 hectares across PulignyMontrachet in 2012
The winery style remains distinctive, with an emphasis on whole cluster fermentations when possible, long macerations, punchdowns at the peak of fermentation, and mostly neutral barrel aging with measured influence from new oak.
Each vintage is treated uniquely to focus on finesse, keeping alcohol levels low for longer aging times.
While the wines of Hubert de Montille would often present austerely when young and open over time, Étienne has adjusted vineyard management and winemaking practices to create more accessibility while maintaining aging ability. Now internationally renowned, the winery is known as equal parts pioneer and benchmark.
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Côte de Beaune
2021 Bourgogne Blanc
TECHNICAL DETAILS Varietal Composition
Chardonnay
2022 Bourgogne Chardonnay "Le Clos du Chateau"
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varietal Composition 100% Chardonnay
2022 Chassagne-Montrachet
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
2022 Meursault "Saint-Christophe"
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
2022 Puligny-Montrachet
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varietal Composition 100% Chardonnay
2022 Beaune 1 er Cru "Les Aigrots"
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varietal Composition 100% Chardonnay ABV 12.5%
2022 St Aubin 1 er Cru
"Les Remilly"
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varietal Composition 100% Chardonnay
2022 Meursault 1 er Cru
"Les Porusots"
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varietal Composition 100% Chardonnay
2022 Meursault 1 er Cru
"Les Perrières"
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varietal Composition 100% Chardonnay
2022 Puligny Montrachet 1 er Cru "Les Folatières"
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varietal Composition 100% Chardonnay
2022 Puligny-Montrachet 1 er Cru "Le Cailleret"
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varietal Composition 100% Chardonnay
2022 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varietal Composition 100% Chardonnay ABV 13.0%
2022 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varietal Composition
Chardonnay
Chablis
2022 Chablis 1 er Cru "Les Fourchaumes"
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varietal Composition 100% Chardonnay
Mâconnais
2022
Pouilly-Fuisse "En Vergisson”
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varietal Composition 100% Chardonnay ABV
BRAND INTRODUCTION
Domaine Roc de l’Abbaye is located in Saint-Satur, a village in the heart of Sancerre with winegrowing origins dating back to the 11th century.
Saint-Satur is famous for its ancient abbey and its Silex (flint) terroir on the hillsides bordering the Loire river.
Silex is a coveted soil type, found in only 15 % of the vineyards in Sancerre, that produces wines with brilliant minerality, acidity and precision with trademark smoky notes.
The domaine has been helmed by the Mollet family for generations. Winemaker Florian Mollet has been managing it since 2000, building a modern cellar and expanding the family estate to 42 acres.
Each parcel is vinified separately in small stainless steel tanks to maintain site specificity. The domaine holds 12 parcels total in Sancerre, with 24 acres of Sauvignon Blanc and nearly 4 acres of Pinot Noir.
Their parcels in Pouilly-Fumé are made up of nearly 15 acres of Sauvignon Blanc. The estate’s farming practices, which have earned two certifications, focus on preserving the ecosystem, delivering quality and maintaining local heritage. The wines are fresh, textured and refined, with a distinct minerality that is indicative of the soil.
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2023 Antique Sancerre Blanc SANCERRE
The L'Antique cuvées, sourced from specially selected old-vine parcels of the estate vineyards, use a combination of stainless vats and oak barrels to add texture and complexity.
This old vine Sancerre Blanc is grown in two south-facing Ménétréol plots planted to old rootstocks in white and black flint, which produces a powerful, age-worthy wine. Florian Mollet classifies this vintage as ‘traditional’ with its fruity profile and excellent structure accompanied by a subtle minerality from the flint soils.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation AOP Sancerre
Vineyard Details
Old vine parcels in Les Beltins on the best hillsides of Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre
Varietal Composition
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Aging
8 months on lees in Burgundian barrels from the Troncais forest with frequent stirrings in order to conserve aromatic freshness and impart an elegant structure
PRESS (2022 VINTAGE)
POINTS
ABV 13%
Pack Size 6/750mL
2023 Sancerre Le Roc SANCERRE
Overlooking the historic village of Saint-Satur, Le Roc is sourced from the monopole Clos du Roc, a single-vineyard with favorable topography and pure silex soil.
This exceptional "Grand Cru” Sancerre Blanc is sourced from a singular parcel located in the middle of a south-facing hillside, an optimal location that delivers elegance, balance and tension—a dynamic wine. Florian Mollet classifies this vintage as ‘traditional’ with its fruity profile and excellent structure accompanied by a subtle minerality from the flint soils.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation
AOP Sancerre
Vineyard Details
Clos du Roc monopole on a south-facing hillside above the winery and cellars in Saint-Satur featuring 40 year old vines grown in pink, black and grey flint
Varietal Composition
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Aging
8 months on lees in Burgundian barrels from the Troncais forest with frequent stirrings in order to conserve aromatic freshness and impart an elegant structure
PRESS (2022 VINTAGE)
POINTS
ABV 13%
Pack Size 6/750mL
BRAND INTRODUCTION
“…there is plenty of serious wine to be found at this address, including several cuvées that would embarrass many small domaines in a blind tasting.”
– WILLIAM KELLEY, WINE ADVOCATE
La Chablisienne just celebrated 100 years of winegrowing across a mosaic of exclusive vineyards in Chablis. This family-owned cooperative was established in 1923 by a group of winegrowers in Chablis with the goals of driving quality and innovation in the region, as well as bolstering the influence of its members. This winery is rooted in a pioneering spirit, creating pure, minerality driven wines of exquisite quality.
Today, La Chablisienne spans 200 winegrowing families and 1,200 acres farmed and is known for producing some of the top wine in Chablis. Chablis produces some of the most distinctive and sought-after Chardonnay in the world. The region’s unique Jurassic era Kimmeridgian soils bestow mouthwatering minerality. La Chablisienne
farms a diverse array of vineyards across the four appellations—Grand Cru, 1er Cru, Chablis and Petit Chablis—so the wines truly represent the essence of each unique location. The winery’s commitment to the environment is demonstrated through a variety of programs implemented at all levels of the company which produce high quality wine while respecting and protecting people and vineyards by optimizing consumption and reducing carbon footprint. By 2026, La Chablisienne plans to have 100% of its vineyards HVE3-certified and 75% will be Terra Vitis-certified.
Vinification for all wines is performed to maintain the nuances of each particular terroir, which is accomplished through cold settling before fermentation and conducting primary and malolactic fermentations in stainless steel tanks. These elegant cuvées are known for their purity, energy and minerality.
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2022 Chablis 1 er Cru Fourchaume CHABLIS
Fourchaume is one of the best-known Premier Cru vineyards with soils like those in the Grand Cru vineyards, which share the right bank of the Serein River.
Its southwest exposure provides excellent ripening conditions that lead to concentrated grapes with good acidity. This terroir is known for producing voluptuous, powerful wines featuring fruit, flint and a touch of iodine.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation
Chablis 1er Cru AOC
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
Vineyard Details
Vineyards: Right bank of Serein; southwest and west exposure
Elevation: 135–198 meters
Soil: Kimmeridgian, with some red marls, limestone and fossilized oyster shells
Vine Age: 32 years average
Aging
16 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel tanks and 30% in 400L oak barrels (no more than 50% new oak)
ABV 12.5%
Pack Size 6/750mL
2022 Chablis 1 er Cru Montmains
CHABLIS
“Montmains is a gentle stroke, but with a sense of firmness, sometimes more vertical in its expression due to its special minerality.”
OLIVIER MASMONDET
Montmains is a long, narrow, left bank Premier Cru with windy, southeast exposure, 20% grade slopes and an aspect similar to that of Vaillons, which is the parallel valley to the north. The morning sun, wind and clay-based soil provide an elegant, structured wine with notable freshness.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation
Chablis 1er Cru AOC
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
Vineyard Details
Vineyards: Left bank of Serein, southeast exposure
Elevation: 164–221 meters
Soil: Soil is Kimmeridgian, with dense clay on top of the marls along with deposits of fossilized oyster shells
Vine Age: Between 25 to 50 years
Aging
14 months on fine lees in 70% stainlesssteel tanks and 30% in a mix of 228 — and 400-liter oak barrels (up to 50% new oak)
ABV 12.5%
Pack Size 6/750mL
2022 Chablis 1 er Cru Vaillons CHABLIS
Vaillons takes its name from the Latin “vallis,” which means little valley.
This flagship premier cru was one of the first to be classified on the left bank of the Serein River. The vineyard benefits from morning sun and shallow but sticky clay topsoil with compacted limestone slabs below. The result is grapes that ripen early and finished wine with intensity, tension and mouthwatering minerality.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation
Chablis 1er Cru AOC
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
Vineyard Details
Vineyards: Left bank of Serein River with southeast exposure
Elevation: 190–248 meters
Soil: Kimmeridgian, deposits of compacted limestone slabs lie under thin clay topsoil Vine age: 30 years average
Aging
16 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel tanks and 30% in a mix of 228 and 400 liter oak barrels (up to 50% new oak)
ABV 12.5%
Pack Size 6/750mL
2022 Chablis Grand Cru Château Grenouilles
CHABLIS
Sitting in the middle of the Colline des Grand Crus (hill of the Grand Crus) on the right bank of the Serein River, Grenouilles is the smallest of the Grand Crus and La Chablisienne owns over 75 % of this climat.
The name, which dates from the early 14th century, is a reference to the frogs that visit the vineyard from the Serein in the spring. The topography of this climat is similar to Bougros with a steeper lower slope that flattens a bit towards the top of the cru. Geology together with its excellent south and southwest exposure deliver optimum ripeness and phenolic maturity, which yields generous wines with finesse, precision and strength—a complex tension gilded with minerality.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation
Chablis Grand Cru AOC
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
Vineyard Details
Vineyards: Right bank of Serein at the center of the hill of Grand Crus with southwest exposure
Size: 7.5 hectares of 9 hectares are owned by La Chablisienne
Soil: The best Kimmeridgian, with marls and marl limestone, and fossilized oyster shells
Vine Age: 40 years average with the oldest vines planted in 1945
Aging
16 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel tanks and 30% in 228L oak barrels (up to 40% new oak)
ABV 12.5%
Pack Size 6/750mL
“Very impressive example of Grenouilles with a great future...”
2022 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
CHABLIS
Grand Cru Les Clos, considered a benchmark of Chablis Grand Cru, is believed to be the first vineyard planted on this hillside in 1267 .
The name is a reference to the stone walls that once surrounded the best vines. Les Clos is also the largest of the climats on the hill of the Grand Crus and the site stretches from the top to the bottom of the hillside with desirable southwest exposure and very homogeneous soil. The ideal sun exposure, soil and steep slope provide superb ripening conditions and the resulting wines are known for their power, texture, ageability and intense minerality while maintaining the characteristic racy acidity of Chablis.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation
Chablis Grand Cru AOC
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
Vineyard Details
Vineyards: Right bank of Serein between Grand Crus Valmur and Blanchots; southwest exposure
Elevation: 133–170 meters
Soil: Deep white clay atop Kimmeridgian, with alternating marls and marl limestone along with deposits of fossilized oyster shells that give characteristic minerality
Vine Age: 30 years average
Aging
16 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel tanks and 30% in 228L oak barrels (up to 50% new oak)
Established in 1435, the Mazzei family is one of Tuscany’s oldest wine dynasties and they have been cultivating vineyards and crafting fine wine for over 600 years, originally in Chianti Classico and now in Maremma, Sicily and Treviso as well. The Mazzei family purchased the land that became Belguardo in the mid-1990’s after an extensive search for a property that provided the best conditions to express international and indigenous grape varieties. The estate’s hilly topography, diverse soils and proximity to the Tyrrhenian Sea provide ideal conditions for high quality viticulture.
The family embarked on an intense vineyard replanting program immediately after the purchase to ensure the right selection of varietals and clones for each plot where gradients range from 10% to 19% and calcareous, rocky soils vary in texture and water retention.
Belguardo wines quickly gained global recognition for their quality and established the outstanding potential of the Maremma region.
Today, customized organic practices that focus on soil health, preservation of biodiversity and avoiding pesticides protect the land and its people, and the estate’s wines deliver complexity and concentration balanced with elegance and freshness.
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
2021 Belguardo V (Vermentino Superiore) MAREMMA
Belguardo’s prestige white wine is built to age like an iconic red.
Using specially selected vermentino clones, intentional terrain on the estate and a multistage winemaking process involving amphorae, steel vats and strategic skin contact, Belguardo V acquires great complexity and aging potential (12–15 years). The two Corsican clones give primary aromatics and the two Sardinian clones bring structure and savory notes.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation
Maremma Toscana DOC
Vermentino Superiore
Varietal Composition
100% Vermentino
Vineyard Details
Vineyards: Estate plots on the hills between Grosseto and Montiano with S-SW exposure, next to the Tyrrhenian Sea
Elevation: 70–180 meters (230–426 feet)
Soil: Rocky, medium textured Arenaria
Aging
50% on the skins for 6 months, mainly in amphora; 50% "sur lies" in stainless steel, with weekly "batonnage"
ABV 13%
Pack Size 6/750mL
“Belguardo V is a benchmark white for the Maremma…”
2019 Tenuta Belguardo MAREMMA
Powerful but refined, this wine has garnered important accolades by experts in Italy and abroad.
The estate’s flagship wine, Tenuta Belguardo, is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, and is a reference point for Maremma Toscana DOC. The 2019 vintage was excellent from both a qualitative and quantitative perspective and the resulting wines balance freshness with richness and complexity.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation
Maremma Toscana Rosso Riserva DOC
Varietal Composition
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard Details
Vineyards: Estate plots between Grosseto and Montiano, next to the Tyrrhenian Sea
Elevation: 70–130 meter (230–426 feet)
Soil: Primarily fine gravel of sandstone and limestone-clay Alberese
Aging
18 months, French oak barrels (70% new); 4 months in concrete tanks
ABV 13.6%
Pack Size 6/750mL
BRAND INTRODUCTION
“The structured, elegant wines of Collio prove that Italy can make serious whites.”
– KERIN O’KEEFE, WINE ENTHUSIAST
Located in Italy's Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, Tenuta Borgo Conventi was established in 1975 and was named in homage to the first monastery (“convento”) founded in the town of Farra d’Isonzo on land donated by a noble family in the 17th century. Borgo Conventi’s white wines hail from the winery’s oldest vineyards in the hills of Collio, a DOC region known for producing exceptional and mineral-driven white wines due to its signature ponca soil series.
This unique soil is composed of marl and sandstone and contains marine fossils. The structure and elegance of the Collio white wines is also due to its ideal growing climate and location on the border of Slovenia and between the Julian Alps and the Adriatic Sea, which features significant differences in daytime and nighttime temperatures, resulting in complexity. Tenuta Borgo Conventi has been owned and managed by the Moretti Polegato family since 2019
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
2021
Luna di Ponca DOC Collio Bianco
COLLIO BIANCO DOC
Luna di Ponca is the flagship wine of Borgo Conventi, featuring the structure, elegance and texture that makes Collio DOC Italy’s premier white winemaking region.
This blend of Friulano, Chardonnay, and Malvasia shows freshness and minerality that result from hillside vineyards planted on ponca soils and a climate with pronounced swings between daytime and nighttime temperatures that generate complexity and depth.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation
Collio DOC
Varietal Composition
Friulano, Chardonnay, Malvasia Istriana
Vineyard Details
Sustainability: Vineyards are certified Biodiversity Friend by the World Biodiversity Association, which evaluates the conservation of biodiversity in agriculture.
Aging
The Friulano is placed in stainless steel vats and the Chardonnay and Malvasia in small 225-liter durmast oak barrels. After the summer, the wine is assembled and left to rest in steel vats for a few months before being bottled; the wine spends a further nine months in the bottle before being released onto the market.
PRESS (2020 VINTAGE)
ABV 14%
Pack Size 6/750mL
BRAND INTRODUCTION
“Boscarelli's finest two offerings of Vino Nobile . . . are among the most terroir-driven and complex of the area.”
– BRUCE SANDERSON, WINE SPECTATOR
The Poderi Boscarelli estate is the true "cru" of Vino Nobile, nestled among olive groves, broom bushes and oak trees. From this terroir, generations of the De Ferrari Corradi family have committed themselves to bringing forth the aromas and pure character of the Sangiovese grape, locally called Prugnolo Gentile, to reach its most elevated expression. The goal of Boscarelli is to globally
elevate this historic appellation of Tuscany through exceptional winegrowing and winemaking.
Globally recognized as a benchmark producer from Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Boscarelli focuses on expressive, terroir-driven Vino Nobile, producing traditional and riserva bottlings from their prized estate vineyards.
Located in the Northeast area of the Montepulciano appellation, which is situated in the south of Tuscany, the alluvial soils and favorable microclimate of the winery's vineyards are ideal for growing elegant Sangiovese.
2020 Sotto Casa Vino Nobile Riserva DOCG
TUSCANY
The “Sotto Casa” Riserva has been produced since 2011 and is a natural evolution of the Boscarelli Vino Nobile Riserva "black label.”
The wine harmonizes the elegance, character and freshness of Sangiovese, with the tannic texture, structure and fullness of two international varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The grapes come only from the historical vineyard “Sotto Casa.”
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Vineyard Details
Vineyard: The vineyard is planted on red clay soil of alluvial origin. The average density is 6,000 plants per hectare.
Soil: Red clay alluvial soil, average density 6,000 plants per hectare.
Each cuvée ages separately in Slavonian or French oak casks, including malolactic fermentation, ranging from 2.25 to 25hL. The aging lasts between 28 and 32 months. The final blend is done at the end of the aging process, and is then aged in the bottle for at least 6 months. ABV 14.5%
Pack Size 6/750mL
2020 Costa Grande Vino Nobile DOCG
TUSCANY
From a single vineyard located next to this winery's historic "Il Nocio " vineyard.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Vineyard Details
The soil is rich in calcareous clay and red soils, there’s always good ventilation thanks to the breeze of the Val di Chiana, the vineyard is on a protected hill which generally ripens before the others, despite its NW exposure. The vineyard was replanted in 2000 and the clones are partly massal selections from the Nocio vineyard and partly clonal selections, with an average density of 6,000 plants per hectare.
Aging
Aged for the first year in Tonnezux of 5hL and for the second year in 25hL barrels. Maturation takes place in concrete vats for a few months and ages 6–12 months in bottle before release.
Varietal Composition 100% Sangiovese
ABV
14%
Pack Size 6/750mL
This 1.5 ha vineyard was planted in 2000 and represents pure Sangiovese.
BRAND INTRODUCTION
“Growers
are calling 2019 a classic vintage in terms of the growing season, primarily based on the delayed start and mid-October harvest, patterns not seen in the three vintages that preceded 2019 , nor in the years that have followed it.”
– BRUCE SANDERSON, ‘BAROLO’S EXEMPLARY 2019 VINTAGE’, WINE SPECTATOR
Cà Romé is a true family winery, nestled in the heart of Barbaresco. It was founded by Romano Marengo in 1980 after a 30-year career in the wine industry, during which he dreamed of making his own terroir-driven wines. Today it is run by Romano’s children, Winemaker Giuseppe Marengo and Director of Operations, Paola Marengo. The Cà Romé philosophy is reflected in the name: Cà is short for casa, which means “home” and refers to Romano’s home and a winery that is run by a family, not a corporation.
As winemaker, Giuseppe upholds his father’s use of traditional methods with long fermentations to bring out the fruit’s natural properties. The wines are matured in a mixture of Slavonian oak casks and barriques of varying sizes to emphasize balance in oak, fruit, and intensity. The rich body and firm tannins benefit from long bottle aging and will continue to develop for decades to come.
Cà Romé’s estate vineyards consist of three sites in Barbaresco and two vineyards in Serralunga D’Alba, which were inherited from Giuseppe’s grandmother, Maria di Brün. The Barbaresco vineyards are rich in marl soils that date back to the Tortonian-Messinian period, with a variety of mineral components that translate into the wines. The Serralunga D’Alba properties are also heavy in blue marl and are some of the oldest soils in Barolo. These two historic sites produce world-class, terroir-driven Barbaresco and Barolo wines that have quickly gained critical acclaim and a global reputation for excellence.
2019 Barolo Cerretta DOCG PIEDMONT
This single vineyard parcel was named after the Cerretta MGA, Serralunga d’Alba, and planted in 1961 with Nebbiolo Michet and Lampia covering 1.7 hectares.
The density is 5,000 vines per hectare, which yields an average yearly production of only 8,000 bottles.
Soil: Helvetian soil, rich in very compact blue marl
Varietal Composition
100% Nebbiolo
Aging
Aged 24 months in mix of 25 hectoliter Slavonian oak barrels and French barriques, followed by 12 months aging in bottle before release.
ABV 15.5%
Pack Size 12/750mL
2019 Barolo Rapet DOCG
This is a single-vineyard parcel planted in 1972 in the Serralunga cru under MGA Cerretta, renowned for its structure.
The clones are Nebbiolo Michet and Lampia, and the density is 5,000 vines per hectare (2,023 per acre), with a very low crop yield of 1.3kg per vine. ‘Rapet’ means small grape in dialect. In 1986, this vineyard was hit by a hailstorm, resulting in bunches with small grapes.
Soil: Helvetian soil, compact calcareous clay alternates with sandy layers
Varietal Composition
100% Nebbiolo
Aging
Aged 24 months in mix of 25 hectoliter Slavonian oak barrels and French barriques, followed by 12 months aging in bottle before release.
ABV 15.5%
Pack Size 12/750mL
BRAND INTRODUCTION
Established in 1435 , the Mazzei family is one of Tuscany’s oldest wine dynasties and they have been cultivating vineyards and crafting fine wine for over 600 years in Fonterutoli in the heart of Chianti Classico.
Leading the portfolio today are the Marchesi Mazzei, brothers Francesco and Filippo, as well as Filippo’s son Giovanni, the 25th generation.
While the family has always honored their legacy of producing acclaimed wines of extraordinary aromatic richness, balance and complexity, they are also leaders in viticulture and vinification.
The winery’s vineyards cover 110 hectares across 7 sub-zones of Chianti Classico, which are divided
into 114 plots featuring different soils, altitudes (720–1870 feet) and micro-climates. All vineyards are farmed with a commitment to reducing environmental impact and fostering sustainability.
From their state-of-the-art low-impact, gravity fed cellar to their massal selections and clonal research, the current generation pursues innovation that elevates their wines and protects the ecosystem.
This balance of preservation and evolution is rooted in the Castello di Fonterutoli, the historic family seat.
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
2021 Siepi TUSCANY
This iconic wine was called, “one of 50 wines that changed Italian winemaking” by Italian wine authority, Gambero Rosso.
The Sangiovese and Merlot grapes for this single vineyard offering come from one of the oldest vineyards in Italy, with records dating to 1435. The vineyard sits on a well-lit plateau surrounded by oak forests, a unique microclimate for both Sangiovese and Merlot. The Merlot plantings were added in the early 1980s as the ideal complement to the indigenous Sangiovese grapes. The reputation of Siepi vineyard has led throngs of winegrowers to request cuttings over the years. Siepi delivers wines of superior structure and sophisticated elegance.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation
Toscana IGT
Vineyard Details
Vineyard: Siepi is a single vineyard with south-southwest exposure and large diurnal temperature changes
Elevation: 260 meters (850 feet)
Vine Age: 19–32 years
Soil: Alberese marl, sandstone and clay soil
Clones: Massal Selection from original plantings
Varietal Composition
50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot
Aging
18 months, French oak barrels (70% new); 3 months in concrete tanks
ABV 14.7%
Pack Size
6/750mL in wood case
2020 Castello Fonterutoli
CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE DOCG
“… the Mazzei family, throughout many centuries, has been at the foundation of Chianti’s success…” FORBES
Castello Fonterutoli is the essence of the Castello di Fonterutoli estate. It was a forerunner, in 1995, of the Gran Selezione category—a cru of Sangiovese using multiple clones and massal selections of the grape, some of which are unique to the estate, and coming from parcels around Fonterutoli in Castellina in Chianti.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Vineyard Details
Vineyard: Estate vineyards around Fonterutoli in Castellina in Chianti
18 months, French oak barrels (50% new); 4 months in concrete tanks
ABV 14%
Pack Size 6/750mL
BRAND INTRODUCTION
After a five-year search, the Mazzei family discovered the land for Zisola in 2003 in southeast Sicily where Nero d’Avola is thought to have originated. The property is next to Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its Baroque buildings, and the family saw the potential of this site, rich in heritage and biodiversity. Zisola is comprised of 50 hectares with magnificent citrus, almond and olive groves. The estate’s sandy limestone mix and Mediterranean climate provide the perfect location to cultivate grapes. Over 24 hectares of traditional alberello (head-trained) vines, planted primarily to Nero d’Avola, comprise the estate vineyards and require over 400 hours of hand work per hectare each year. Subtle elevations (295425 feet) and open exposures allow the breezes from the Ionian Sea to moderate the summer heat. The
estate has always used customized organic practices that focus on soil health, preserving biodiversity and avoiding pesticides; today, it is certified BIO organic.
With Zisola, the Mazzei family imbue the rich heritage of the land with their centuries of winegrowing knowledge to deliver a new generation of acclaimed Sicilian wines that are concentrated and complex while still elegant and fresh.
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
2018 Doppiozeta (Nero d'Avola) SICILY
Nero d'Avola grapes are cultivated “ad albarello," which is the traditional Sicilian head-trained system requiring 400 hours of hand work per hectare each year.
Doppiozeta is the estate's hallmark wine from three unique plots, each with a separate process from harvest to vinification. This Zisola is unfiltered in every way with natural fermentation in small stainless steel tanks for 30 days, without any addition of yeast or temperature control, and spontaneous malolactic fermentation in oak. It's a super-Nero d'Avola, muscular with an explosion of fruit and spices and an elegant texture.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation
Sicilia Noto Rosso DOC
Vineyard Details
The three best estate parcels (Piscina, Sopra Navel, Mandorleto) farmed with organic practices with vines cultivated in the traditional Alberello (head-trained) system; south east exposure and medium texture calcareous, sandy soil.
Varietal Composition
100% Nero d'Avola
Aging
16 months in 500L French oak barrels, 50% new, 4 months finishing in concrete tanks
ABV 13.0%
Pack Size 6/750mL
Sustainability Practices
Leaders in biodynamic farming and sustainable practices
