Pala 'Stellato' Vermentino, Sardinia, Italy 2023The Pala family has been farming the vine covered hills of Serdiana in southern Sardinia since 1950. Under Mario Pala's stewardship from 1995, the estate transitioned from bulk to quality focused production across six vineyard areas totaling 68 hectares, each planted according to the unique microclimate and soil of the individual site. The estate practices certified organic farming throughout. 'Stellato' Italian for "full of stars" is Pala's flagship

umami-rich

ethically sourced conservas with flair

or pickled shallots

Napa Valley

or aged Parmigiano-Reggiano

PRODUCER: FANGST

Winemaker: Michel Pernot and Paul Pernot fils

TASTING: bold

AND it's ideal for carrying wine (hey hey

with careful canopy management and fruit thinning to ensure uniform ripeness

VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir — Martini and Calera clones

which brings the much-needed sunshine of the later day to find ripeness within this cold valley and at such a high elevation