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L'Oliveto Pinot Noir 

VARIETALS
Pinot Noir

NOTES

VINEYARDS: Sourced from two exceptional Russian River Valley vineyards: Bazzano Vineyard and Cousins Vineyard in central Russian River Valley. These vineyards are known for their excellent soil, sun exposure and cool climate nights, offering ideal growing condi1ons for this noteworthy pinot noir.

VINIFICATION: Sixty-six percent of the grapes were de-stemmed only and transferred by gravity to open top fermenters - while the remaining 33% was left whole-cluster and added to the bottom of the tank. A long, cool 5 day cold soak was allowed before the tank was taken off cooling. The must was then fermented with Indigenous yeast to promote complexity and terroir. The fermented wine was pressed off slightly before dryness to minimize harsh phenols and retain its core of fruit. Malolactic was completed with indigenous flora. The wine was aged in 100% French oak, 30% of it new for 11 months.