October 28, 2022
Italian Roses That Transition Into Fall
Still
Gunther & Klaus Di Giovanna
DOC Sicilia
Nerello Mascalese
The Nerello Mascalese stock was taken by Aurelio Di Giovanna from a 100 year old vineyard in Noto, Eastern Sicily where the vine has it’s origins. Yields lowered by 50% with green harvest along with single-side leaf thinning. Grapes are hand-harvested when it is fresh, between the hours of 4:30am-9am and 5:00pm-9pm. Daytime temperatures during harvest can average 95F to 104F degrees.
Certified Organic
Calcareous clay, Tuff
The vineyards surround the family stone barn. The average altitude is 350 meters above sea level.
Grapes are soft-pressed for over 3 hours. Fermentation starts with a combination of ambient yeasts and organic selected yeast in stainless steel tank.
6 months on the fine lees in stainless steel.
Cork, Vegan
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Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
2 Commerce Dr. Suite 3 Moorestown, NJ 08057
Office 800.245.0184
Fax 856.985.5848
