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.
Giornata Fiano wine is a mineral laced, fruit laden beauty from California’s most diverse AVA. Clean and stony, Fiano lends itself to a simple stainless-steel fermentation and maturation in the cellar. Destemmed and crushed in the early morning the grapes are left to soak on their skins for a few hours before a delicate basket pressing. They then proceed untouched through alcoholic and partial malolactic fermentation before filtering and bottling in mid February. With lively aromas of stone-fruit and marzipan, the structured palate shows flavours of honey, lemon, wet rocks and a little candied ginger on the finish. Lovely with calamari, seafood, fish tacos and spaghetti vongole.
Please note: All case wine orders can take between 7-10 days for delivery.
Country: USA
Region: Paso Robles
Grapes: Fiano 100%
ABV: 13%
Volume: 6 x 75cl
Vintage: 2022
Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Suitable for Vegans: Yes
