Monte Rio Cellars 'The Bench' Skin-Contact Vermentino, Clements Hills, Lodi 2024
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Monte Rio Cellars 'The Bench' Skin-Contact Vermentino, Clements Hills, Lodi 2024
Monte Rio Cellars, led by winemaker Patrick Cappiello, is known for its commitment to minimal intervention and expressive, terroir-driven wines.
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WINEMAKER: Patrick Cappiello 
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FARMING: Biodynamic 
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VARIETY: 100% Vermentino 
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TERROIR: Sourced from the biodynamically farmed Bench Vineyard in the Clements Hills appellation of Lodi County. 
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VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested grapes underwent a 30-day skin fermentation in open-top tanks, with the cap submerged twice daily by hand. 
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AGING: Aged in stainless steel to preserve freshness and varietal character. 
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TASTING NOTES: Aromas of apricot blossoms, black tea, and tangerine lead to a rich mouthfeel with perfectly balanced acidity. 
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Complements dishes like roasted root vegetables, grilled seafood, and Mediterranean cuisine. 
Monte Rio Cellars 'The Bench' Skin-Contact Vermentino, Clements Hills, Lodi 2024
Monte Rio Cellars, led by winemaker Patrick Cappiello, is known for its commitment to minimal intervention and expressive, terroir-driven wines.
- 
WINEMAKER: Patrick Cappiello 
- 
FARMING: Biodynamic 
- 
VARIETY: 100% Vermentino 
- 
TERROIR: Sourced from the biodynamically farmed Bench Vineyard in the Clements Hills appellation of Lodi County. 
- 
VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested grapes underwent a 30-day skin fermentation in open-top tanks, with the cap submerged twice daily by hand. 
- 
AGING: Aged in stainless steel to preserve freshness and varietal character. 
- 
TASTING NOTES: Aromas of apricot blossoms, black tea, and tangerine lead to a rich mouthfeel with perfectly balanced acidity. 
- 
FOOD PAIRINGS: Complements dishes like roasted root vegetables, grilled seafood, and Mediterranean cuisine. 
