2018 Validus

Varietals: 55% Tempranillo | 45% Sangiovese

Appellation: Paso Robles, CA

Vineyard: AmByth Estate, Mark’s Vineyard

Cert and Farm: Biodynamic. Organic. Dry Farmed

Aging Vessel and time: Neutral Oak Puncheon & Italian Terracotta Clay Amphora 36 months

Yeast, Sulfites, Additions: Native, None

Alc: 12.87%

Cases Produced: 128

Vinification: Picked early on 2 different “fruit day” mornings from two blocks that grow next to eachother in the vineyard. Co-fermented after gentle foot stomp with 10 days skin maceration before being pressed. Elevage for 3 years in 500 liter Italian Clay Amphora and 725 liters of Neutral Oak puncheons. Racked twice and bottled during descending moons with no additions. Ingredients: Grapes.

Analysis: pH: 3.44p | TA: 0.78g/l | RS: 0.108g/l

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