2018 LIOCO ‘Saveria Vineyard’ Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA Masseria del Pino Valtellina Superiore Grumello Docg

Valtellina Superiore Grumello Docg

he bottles it as Vin de France

This wine smells of dried apricots

This non-vintage Pinot Noir blend draws primarily from the exceptional 1999 vintage

2018 LIOCO ‘Saveria Vineyard’ Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA Masseria del Pino Valtellina Superiore Grumello DocgA hidden vineyard near the town of Aptos, a mere 4. 5 miles from the Pacific. Pinot clones 115, 667, & 777 planted in the late 1990s. Soil is a deep colluvial fan of sand & calcareous marine deposits with excellent drainage. Exchange of fog sun ensures proper vine respiration & very even ripening. Maritime climate necessitates extended hang times. Farmed by Prudy Foxx, aka "the Vine Whisperer."