Siccagno Nero d'Avola - Arianna Occhipinti100% Nero d'Avola from Sicily. "Arianna is the niece of Giusto Occhpinti, whose COS wines are undisputedly amongst the very best of Sicily. In 1998, Giusto invited her to help him out at Vinitaly for four days. Arianna was 16 at the time and knew nothing about wine; the experience was such a good one that she decided to study viticulture and oenology in university. This quickly proved counter intuitive, since everything she had learned from her uncle

about half of the grapes are destemmed before a six-day maceration

100% Grenache from Côtes du Rhône

8% - Noble Hops & German Yeast - Crisp & Clear

& Creamy Mouthfeel

it coats the palate and expands and adds nuance with exposure to air

led by husband and wife team

& Pine w/ Delicate Maltiness

raspberry and cherry

and a touch of Muscadelle all from 70 year old vines

This is a very elegant style of Valpolicella that can be enjoyed on its own or with cured meats

The old Franc vines carry small clusters of beautiful grapes that hang on the vine until late in the season to be picked at optimal ripeness with lower sugar levels than other Napa “Bordeaux” varieties

Think of Verdejo as a brighter and more aromatic style Sauvignon Blanc with fresh acidity and minerality