I Vini di Giovanni - Vermentuzzo 2022 (750ml) Central ValleyWe are in Pianello, Umbria, but the story of Giovanni Mesina and his wines begins in Sardinia, where his family comes from, having moved here in the 60s. Growing up on the rugged terrain of Sardinia's Barbagia Mountains, Giovanni Mesina moved with his family to Umbria in search of more peaceful pastures, initially to watch over his sheep (Giovanni is a shepherd) and produce cheese but now, guided by the hand of Danilo Marcucci, Giovanni also begins to
The palate is rich and silky
The winery focuses on minimal intervention winemaking practices and often limits sulfur dioxide (SO2) use
which opens up slowly and carefully
Full of ripe red berries
These flavors linger as they weave together with subtle oak notes and elegant acidity to lengthen the finish
fresh and fruity with a perfect balance between the tannins and the acidity
Stuhlmuller Vineyards believes in preserving the environment for future generations
Great depth on the nose with notes of bitter Orange chocolates
It undergoes its primary fermentation in stainless steel tanks with only the native yeasts and natural sugar in the grapes as harvested
The name 'Luna' (=Moon) recalls the habit to drink this wine in a convivial mood
it doesn’t get much more classic than Bordeaux
it belonged to a prelate of the papal government who had his headquarters in Carpentras
