I Vini di Giovanni - Vermentuzzo 2022 (750ml) Central Valley

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