2020 Ferrari Carano Fumé Blanc ($13.99)
One of the first two wines Ferrari-Carano ever made 40 years ago, this Fumé Blanc is from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in Sonoma County — Dry Creek, Alexander and Russian River Valleys.
When the grapes for this wine arrived at the winery, each lot was gently crushed and pressed into stainless steel tanks for 48 hours of cold settling. The juice was either transferred to stainless steel tanks (73%) or older French oak barrels (27%) for fermentation. The wine in barrels were sur lie aged and stirred every other week for two months, then blended and bottled.
This wine is a medium-gold color with pleasant aromas of tropical fruit. On the palate, this is a medium-bodied dry wine with medium-high acidity, flavors of pear, pineapple and grapefruit, and finishes balanced and bright. (ABV: 13.8%, Acidity: 5.6 g/L, pH:3.27)
This Ferrari Carano Fumé Blanc is a tasty refresher that is priced nicely and is widely available. A great fit as this week’s Behind the Cork™ Wine of the Week! Cheers!