2022 Girasole Sangiovese

The certified organic grapes for this wine were handpicked from our home ranch, Redwood Valley Vineyards, in mid
October 2022 and delivered to our winery just a few miles down the road, where they were gently destemmed to a refrigerated tank for fermentation. After 48 hours of cool soaking, the grapes were inoculated with a CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) certified yeast. The must was mixed two times per day to extract color, flavor, and tannin. We allowed the fruit to reach 70-75F while fermenting. The wine was then aged on French oak for 8 months.

Light, yet vibrant ruby in color, this Sangiovese offers up aromas of fresh crushed cherries, raspberries and sandalwood spice. Flavors of chocolate-dipped cherries, summer plums and mocha notes wash across your palate.  Medium to light tannins frame a long, lingering finish.