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CELEBRATE CALIFORNIA WINE TOP CALIFORNIA GRAPES: CHARDONNAY Rich and creamy flavors: apple, vanilla, fig, citrus PINOT GRIS/PINOT GRIGIO Citrus and zesty acidity flavors: lime, Meyer lemon, white peach, honeysuckle SAUVIGNON BLANC Light, dry and crisp flavors: green apple, lime, grapefruit, green pepper CABERNET SAUVIGNON Full bodied and dark fruit notes flavors: black cherry, black pepper, plum, chocolate, tobacco PINOT NOIR Lush, fruity and complex flavors: strawberry, raspberry, cherry, baking spices, herbs MERLOT Soft and approachable flavors: blueberry, black cherry, bell pepper, chocolate, clove ZINFANDEL Bold berries and spice flavors: blackberry, raspberry, plum, licorice, black pepper, earth SYRAH Big and bold flavors: blackberry, cassis, black currant, black pepper, licorice, clove MORE CALIFORNIA GRAPES: WHITE GRAPES: Albariño, Arneis, Chenin Blanc, Cortese, Fiano, Folle Blanche, Gewürztraminer, Grenache Blanc, Grüner Veltliner, Malvasia Bianca, Marsanne, Muscat Blanc, Muscat Orange, Palomino, Picpoul Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Ribolla Gialla, Riesling, Roussanne, Sauvignon Gris, Sauvignon Musque, Sauvignon Vert, Semillon, Sylvaner, Tocai Friulano, Torrontes, Verdelho, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Viognier RED GRAPES: Aglianico, Alicante Bouschet, Barbera, Blaufraenkisch, Cabernet Franc, Carignane, Carménère, Charbono, Cinsault, Counoise, Dolcetto, Dornfelder, Gamay, Graciano, Grenache, Grignolino, Lagrein, Malbec, Mission, Mourvédre, Nebbiolo, Negroamaro, Nero D’Avola, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinotage, Primitivo, Refosco, Sagrantino, Sangiovese, Tannat, Tempranillo, Teroldego, Tinta Cao, Touriga Nacional, Trousseau VISIT WWW.DISCOVERCALIFORNIAWINES.COM Designed by Arnaud Ghelfi, Atelier Starno www.facebook.com/californiawines #CALIFORNIAWINEMONTH @California.Wines.

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2019 Roero Arneis Docg
One of the legendary winemakers of the world, Bruno Giacosa crafted the most prestigious single-vineyard Barolo and Barbaresco wines during a career that spanned nearly eight decades. He joined the family business at the age of 15, representing the third generation of his Langhe winemaking family. Giacosa’s unfailing pursuit of perfection, his unrivaled palate and his intimate knowledge of vineyards in the Langhe quickly drew recognition and helped establish Piedmont as a leading wine region. In 1980, Giacosa began to acquire prime parcels in Serralunga d’Alba, La Morra and Barbaresco to produce wines that are rightly regarded as the finest expressions of Nebbiolo. His legacy rests with daughter Bruna, who continues to uphold her father’s winemaking philosophy to respect traditional techniques while using the best of modern technology. The goal is for each distinguished site to produce articulate, unique wines. 2019 ROERO ARNEIS DOCG Grape variety: Arneis Vineyards: Select vineyards in the villages of Vezza d’Alba, Monteu Roero, Santo Stefano Roero, Canale, Montà d’Alba Age of vines: 19-26 years Yield: 70 hL/ha Vinification: Stainless steel vats Length of fermentation: 25-30 days Malolactic fermentation: not developed Refinement: 4 months in stainless steel vats + 1 month in bottle Bottling: February 2020 Alcohol: 13.5% vol. Total acidity: 5.10 g/L pH: 3.30 Total extract: 22.5 g/L Sensory analysis: Intense straw colored with greenish glints. The nose presents lemon, pineapple, peach and apricot notes with floral hints. On the palate, it is fresh, full-bodied, with mineral notes and a persistent finish.
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