Vermentino
CA - El Dorado County (Sierra Foothills)
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Titratable Acid
.5g/100ml
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Bottling Date
5/4/2022
We love all things Italian: motorcycles (a due Ducati family), cars (loved that Alfa, even if it was always wanting tuned), and, of course, wine. In that vein, Vermentino is a fabulous addition to the UL family. If Vermentino was an automobile, it would undoubtedly be a sleek, white exotic, angular, but with curves enough that it was never austere and edgy, but still classically beautiful. Originally from Sardinia and Liguria, the French love the grape, too, with growing interest in Languedoc and Roussillon.
In the glass, Vermentino is full of zippy mineral and citrus notes: lemon zest, wet granite, and a squeeze of grapefruit. While light, crisp, and always refreshing, it never lacks complexity with finishing notes of stone fruit, fresh almond, and salinity.
VINTAGE NOTES
2021 was notable for low rainfall, an early spring, and warm temperatures through summer's end—plus the challenges of fires in many California locations. Fortunately, Clements Hills was spared and the Vermentino, a late maturing variety that loves long sunny days, thrived on the conditions.
Appellation:
Clements Hills, Lodi
Blend:
100% Vermentino
Alcohol:
13.2%
TA:
0.5 g/100 mL
Residual Sugar:
<0.1%
pH:
3.7
Malolactic Fermentation:
None
Barrel Aging:
Stainless steel fermented
Harvest Date:
September 30, 2021
Brix at Harvest:
23.4o
Release Date:
November 1, 2022
Production:
125 cases
THE VINEYARD
From Italy to America, three generations of the Borra family lived la dolce vita with a vineyard on the north bank of the Mokelumne in Lodi's Clements Hills. It receives an extra dose of cooling breeze from San Francisco Bay to produce grapes with fresh, zingy aroma and flavor.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Vermentino.'s crispness pairs well with dishes with rich spices, tangy herbs, and a degree of creaminess. Halibut, smoked trout, or salmon are lovely, maybe in a taco? Don't forget the veggies—and don't be afraid to bring out the spinach, arugula, or even asparagus.
AWARDS
Silver 2017 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition