Ratings
3.8 (Vivino overall rating)
Identity
| Producer | Drink Wines Not Labels |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale straw yellow with bright highlights. |
| Aroma | Citrus pith, bright lemon zest, subtle stone and mineral tension, quiet grip, fresh apple note, delicate almond nuance, expressive and unmasked aromatics. |
| Palate | Lean and textural with a quiet grip; bright citrus acidity; mineral backbone; balanced weight; crisp and refreshing mouthfeel; subtle fruit with a clean finish. |
| Finish | A quiet, mineral-driven finish with lingering citrus, subtle weight grounding the edges and a clean, refreshing aftertaste. |
| Food Pairing | Fresh seafood; crunchy greens; roast white meats; dishes with white sauce; fried foods. |
| Aging Potential | Can be aged for several years to develop complexity, as suggested by the producer's approach and tasting notes |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | Fermented in concrete tanks with native yeasts, no oak, no fining or filtration, zero sulfur added. Eight days skin contact before pressing into tank. Lean and textural style, no oak influence, no aging in wood barrels, immediate bottling after fermentation. |
| Fermentation | Whole-cluster (whole bunch) fermentation in concrete tanks with native yeasts, eight days on skins before pressing. |
Terroir
| Soil | Marl and limestone |
| Vine Age | Vineyards recently acquired that belonged to the producer's grandfather, near the uncle's vineyards |
| Harvest Type | Manual (hand-picked whole clusters) |
| Harvest Desc | Whole-cluster fermentation in concrete tanks with native yeasts, eight days on skins before pressing, zero sulfur, no fining or filtration. |
Interesting facts
| The project strips winemaking down to its core, using old vines, zero additives, organic farming, whole-cluster fermentation in concrete, native yeasts, zero sulfur, no fining or filtration, and a minimalist label. |