2020 Cantine Francesco Montagna "Sangue di Giuda", Lombardy, ItalyABOUT THIS WINE Harvested by hand after a careful analysis of the sugar levels. Grapes are selected by vine and by vineyards according to their ripeness. Grapes are de stemmed and crushed and then undergo traditional fermentation in steel tanks at a controlled temperature to maintain a high sugar level. Bottling generally starts in February or March following the harvest. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Since 1895 Cantine Francesco Montagna has been transforming

With great enthusiasm

with just the slightest chill

No fining agents are used

It is full bodied and round with great vinosity (tastes like wine with bubbles

without the use of chemicals or added sulfites

The grapes are sourced from vineyards in St Helena and Coombsville

They are thin-staved Bordeaux-styled Center of France barrels and 50% are brand new each year

Chenin Blanc

nor completely different

in 140l clay jars amphorae

souvlaki (meat skewers)

she instituted an Unlikely Collaborators Residency Program in 2016