Vermentino is native to the island of Sardinia and the Tuscan coast in Italy. We have planted Vermentino in our Nube Bianco Vienyard at the headwaters of the Russian River in the beautiful high elevation Potter Valley in Mendocino County. This wine was fermented and "sur lie" aged for 3 months in French Burgundy oak barrels. Very fruity aromas and flavors of tropical fruits and ripe peaches make this a perfect aperitivo wine or a perfect partner for grilled fish, roasted poultry, and soft ripe cheeses.
Winemaker Notes: In 2004 when we purchased an old tree farm in Potter Valley, which is at the headwaters of our beloved Russian River, we had a good idea that it was going to be a great place to grow many white grape varieties, especially Italian. With its high altitude, short season, rich soils, warm days and very cool nights Potter Valley produces grapes with low PH’s, high tartaric acids and an abundance of fruity aromas and flavors. 2019 was a difficult year like the 2010 and 2011 vintages. What made this vintage difficult was the fact that there were early rains and frost but we were in no hurry to harvest the grapes before they were properly mature.
Vineyards: 100% of this wine comes from our Nube Bianco Vineyard. This vineyard is located on the eastern side of Potter Valley on a slight bench above the Russian River, about a quarter of the way into the valley. This eastern fork, along with its western fork that runs through Redwood Valley, represents the headwaters of the legendary Russian River. Here the river is at its best and purest form. Altitudes in these two valleys run between 1200ft to 800 ft. elevation. We planted this vineyard with mostly white grape varieties. The main plantings here represent Arneis, Moscato Bianco, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Tocai Friulano. We also have planted experimental varieties such as: Coda di Volpe, Falangina, Fiano and Greco di Tufo, Moscato Gialla, Ribolla Gialla and Vermentino.
Winemaking:. The grapes were hand harvested on October 25th 2019. After crushing and pressing the juice it was cold settled then racked into French Burgundy oak barrels for fermentation and sir-lie ageing for 7 months before being bottled on June 9th 2020. This Wine produced a dry, extremely fragrant wine with minerally aromas and flavors of exotic flowers and tropical fruits that are framed with great acidity and a lingering rich mouthfeel and finish.
Food Pairing: Enjoy with grilled swordfish steaks covered with fresh fruit salsa or with shellfish pasta such as clams, mussels, and scallops with a light white wine cream sauce.
Specifications:
Blend: 100% Vermentino
Cases Produced: 149
Alcohol: 13.0%
Total Acidity: 0.77
pH: 3.09
Residual Sugar: 0.2% (dry)
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