Vare Bianco (Sulle Bucce) 2005
Region: Alexander Valley
Winery: Vare
Variety: Ribolla Gialla, Tocai Friulano, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc

A blend of Ribolla Gialla, Tocai Friulano, Pinot Grigio, and Sauvignon Blanc. Sulle Bucce means “on the skins”. The Ribolla and the Tocai were fermented on their skins with 4 weeks of maceration. The Pinot Grigio and the Sauvignon Blanc grapes were whole cluster pressed. The Pinot Grigio was fermented slowly in once-used French barrels. The Sauvignon Blanc was slowly fermented in new French oak barrels. The wine was aged for 20 months and will be bottled in August 2006 for release in September 2006. The wine is full bodied with good acid balance, medium tannins and a long, lingering finish. We are just discovering how best to enjoy this wine. Use it as a flavor enhancer with food. See our musings on this wine at Thought 5.

Posted by thewinery on December 3rd, 2007 at 9:18pm | report comment