Tasting Notes: Fennel, zesty lime peel, and a hint of black pepper
THE STORY: This skin contact Vermentino is a new one for us from Fox Hill Vineyard, our estate in Mendocino. It saw just a kiss of skin contact, which gives the wine a subtle structure that is perfect for lighter meat dishes and hearty pastas. One of our staff members took a sip and declared it “the perfect white wine for pizza!” We couldn’t agree more.
The Vermentino was destemmed and macerated on the skins for two days. We tasted the must daily to monitor the progression of skin contact and pressed it at just the right moment. The Vermentino fermented in stainless tank and then settled in to age in concrete tank for seven months.
FUN FACT: The two stones on the label are grinding stones found at Fox Hill that were used by indigenous americans to grind acorns.
VARIETIES: 100% Vermentino
LOCATION: Fox Hill Vineyard - Mendocino
FARMING PRACTICES: CCOF Certified Organic
