Lioco 'Indica' Carignan Blend Mendocino County 2023
Vintage:
2023
Varietal:
Carignan
Winemaker:
Drew Huffine
Appellation:
Mendocino County
Vineyards:
Bartolomei Ranch, McCutchen Ranch, Lolonis Ranch
Barrel Aging:
10 mo
Cooperage:
neutral oak + stainless
Cases Produced:
1404
Composition:
88% Carignan, 12% Valdiguié
pH
3.5
Residual Sugar:
.6
Acidity:
5.7
Alcohol:
12.5%
93 JS, 90 VN
"This wine sees partial carbonic maceration, giving it spicy aromas of cinnamon and Sichuan pepper. Tart red fruit, dried flowers, cranberries, citrus and savory herbs on the palate, with a fresh, light body and a dry finish. A blend of carignan and valdiguie from three historic vineyards." -93 pts, James Suckling
*50% whole cluster, with two tanks going through carbonic maceration