Monte Rio 2019 Mission, Lodi, California, USA
Monte Rio 2019 Mission, Lodi, California, USA
Winemaker: Patrick Cappiello & Pax Mahle
Farming: Organic
Variety: 80 year old Mission
Terroir: Somers vineyard, dry farmed, head trained vines
Vinification: 100% whole cluster Carbonic Maceration for 10 days in stainless steel. Pressed into a combination of concrete and stainless steel tanks for 7 days. No sulfur used in the winemaking. Natural yeast fermentation.
Aging: Bottled after 6 months in old wood barrels.
Tasting Notes: Smoky and savory, this light red wine has notes of cranberry and oregano, making it ideal for complex food pairings and funky daytime enjoyment.
