A seductive expression of Barbera which combines all the charm of the healthy Paso fruit with the honest Italian interpretation of winemaker Brian Terrizzi.
Production
Filled with zest and juiciness, Barbera satisfies much of northern Italy's thirst for a delicious daily drinker. This wine is sourced from two vineyards - one a 2.5 acre parcel in the hilly new Paso Robles Creston district AVA, and the other in Shandon. The wine was naturally fermented and matured in a 1000 litre Garbellotto cask and some old barrels.
Giornata Barbera 2020(6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
Glowing bright magenta with aromatics of wild strawberries and crushed rocks. The palate is crunchy with vibrant boysenberry and sour cherry with present acidity.
Food match
It's perfect for pan fried tuna, sashimi and seared summer vegetables.
Info
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ABV
13%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
PASO ROBLES, USA
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GRAPE
BARBERA 100%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN
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CLOSURE
CORK
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WINEMAKER
BRIAN TERRIZZI
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
Paso Robles is one of the most diverse AVAs in California and it's great to have found a producer who is not only unique in the region but also a rarity in the state.
Giornata wines are beautifully made and come with a simple and genuine story. Brian and Stephanie Terrizzi have spent the last decade proving that California can make both interesting and high quality Italian varietal wines. Brian is the winemaker whilst Stephanie is the viticulturist - both trained at Fresno State University. After several years in Tuscany working and living with Brian’s family, they returned to Paso Robles to embark on their Giornata project.
They’ve now found a range of sites with compelling vineyards of Aglianico, Barbera, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Fiano. Steph manages these sites and retains full control in the vineyard. Whilst the fruit quality is unmistakably new world, winemaking leans more towards the Italian style with an emphasis on balance and subtlety over intensity and extraction.
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