2009 Uvaggio Moscato 'secco'

100% 2009 vintage
100% Lodi appellation
100% Bella Vigna Vineyard

We harvested these grapes in early October and at full maturity - yet while still at a relatively low brix, making this an interesting variety for producing an aromatic, expressive white wine with lower alcohol.

It was cool fermented in tank with a fruit enhancing strain of yeast and without a malo-lactic conversion.  Post fermentation it was racked twice, followed by a light fining, a racking and filtration prior to bottling.

Bottled in Mar 2010; 11.9% alcohol, pH 3.43, TA 5.5 g/l & RS 1.8 g/l

Our descriptors: rich and round; lively mandarin and cantaloupe aromas; flavors of melon mixed with exotic tropical fruits like mango, papaya and star fruit.

2009 Uvaggio Moscato Secco
paired with Shiitake, Ginger and Potato Pizza 
Recipe from Chef Todd Humphries
Kitchen Door Napa - Opening May 2011