Available for the first time on the West Coast, Fattoria al Fiore makes honest and pure wines, with both hybrids and vinifera. 

"With flavors of plum shiso, cassis, cloves, and capers, this wine is designed for long-term aging, with the aim of slowly aging until around 2030.

The grapes received from Mr. Ohno that year are layered in tanks in the order of harvest, primarily from AL FIORE's flagship Chardonnay (Oro) and Merlot (Rosso). Throughout the process, the grapes are kept minimally fermented, maintaining a near-anaerobic fermentation process, and then pressed. The wine then undergoes oxidative aging in barrels, waiting for bottling.

This is the only AL FIORE cuvée that produces volatile acidity, but with the right balance, this slightly negative element can also be a very beneficial component. Of course, this wine is a love-it-or-hate relationship, and while some people will find it hard to resist, many are also deeply captivated.

Just as the bitter and sweet, the good and the bad, are often what make a person attractive, I believe the same is true of life itself. This year's wine is truly captivating, so please keep that in mind as you enjoy it. - Fattoria al Fiore"

Yoshida Orchard, Kaminoyama, Yamagata - Japan/  Field Blend