2016 Matthiasson Refosco, Napa Valley, USA Joliet series combined with the alpine

series combined with the alpine river valley/dry summer microclimate to yield an

its whole clusters received a vigorous pigeage prior to being placed into a small open-top fermenter with 100% stem inclusion

and Leccio vineyards

The soil is layered with clay

2016 Matthiasson Refosco, Napa Valley, USA Joliet series combined with the alpineFrom the Matthiasson familys organically farmed Oak Knoll District plantings, Refosco is rendered in a fresh, savory register rather than a heavy one. The fruit was picked on the earlier side and fermented with native yeasts in small tanks, mostly destemmed, with gentle daily pump overs to keep the tannins fine. levage was deliberately quiettime in neutral French oak (older barrels and puncheons) on the leesso the vineyard voice stays front and center