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Fox Hill Nero d’Avola
VARIETAL
Nero d’Avola
NOTES
VINEYARD: Organically farmed. The soil is predominantly mineral-driven redvine, river rock, and pebbly sandstone, with large quartz pieces. nestled on the Talmage Bench, an uplifted former riverbed from the Russian River. Bunches of pennyroyal are found scattered among the 20+ year-old vines. One of the most unique vineyards in California today, the 60-acre vineyard is home to 25 Italian grape varieties. Fox Hill is owned and farmed by Broc Cellars.
VINIFICATION: Fermented in stainless steel tank. Pressed and aged in neutral French oak barrique and a small amount in amphora for 10 months.