As a restaurant buyer and wine lover Patrick Cappiello was always frustrated by the lack of affordable, honest wines from California. Monte Rio, his project with Cali wine giant Pax Mahle, is looking to address that. This unusual white blend is made from organically farmed grapes, fermented in neutral vessels to give a bright wine with a refreshing amount of acidity and some food friendly texture.
California
California
Sauvignon Blanc: Riesling: French Colombard: Clairette: Chardonnay:
Mediterranean
Grapes sourced from a selection of vineyards
Uncertified organic
Various
Each varietal separate in stainless steel and neutral oak
5 months in neutral oak