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2009 Jacuzzi Family Vineyards "Gilia's" Carneros Vernaccia
One 750ml bottle
These Vernaccia grapes were planted in a vineyard on the southern hills of Sonoma, Carneros. Wind swept and subjected to the moderate and cool temperatures of the Pacific Ocean and San Pablo Bay, grapes ripen slowly.
The grapes were handpicked and de-stemmed without being crushed then immediately pumped to their tank press where the juice was gently squeezed from the berries. It was then pumped into a stainless steel fermentation tank where the wine was chilled and settled for two days. The wine was racked (decanted) off the grape solids and inoculated with a pure strain of wine yeast. This Vernaccia has seen no oak aging.
This wine is delightfully soft, clean white wine with notes of Meyer lemon and green apple. A smooth, creamy finish enhanced by hints of peach and pineapple.
Subtle notes of lemon and green apple with creamy flavors of pear
- Varietal:
- 100% Vernaccia
- Appellation:
- United States | California | Napa County/Sonoma County | Carneros
- Delicious with:
- Pork Roast, Citrus-Grilled Shellfish, Veal with Lemon & Capers.
- Alcohol Content:
- 14%
- When to Drink:
- Now
- Featured in:
- A Taste Adventure ... One Hundred Varietals Flight 2
Winemaker Notes
Vernaccia was thought to have been brought by the Etruscans to the San Gimignano region of Italy. There it is known to produce ripe and powerful white wines that during the Renaissance were considered Italy’s finest white wine. In 1966 it was the first Italian white wine to be awarded DOC status. Keeping with the Italian tradition, we have blended a small amount of Chardonnay (11%) into the wine.
About Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
Overlooking wetland preserves, vineyards and distant mountain ranges, wines produced include Barbera, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Primitivo and Sangiovese. Read More
