Mia Luce Winery C.S.M Mediterranean Blend 2020

Winemaker's Notes

Vinification: Grapes were handpicked and selectively harvested from vineyards in the Upper Galilee and Judean Mountains, each variety separately. Upon their arrival at the winery, the grapes went through a 72 hours cold soak process in order to extract the fruit flavors, color and aromas before alcoholic fermentation began. Part of the grapes fermented on stems while the other part were fermented as whole clusters and some with fruit stems, giving the wine its elegant, fresh, and spicy character, all while maintaining its original fruit flavors and terroir expression. Following the 2 weeks of fermentation for each grape variety, the wine was then separated from the grape skins as “free run,” without press, in order to avoid unwanted levels of bitterness, tannins and acidity. Each variety was then aged separately for 9 months on fine lees in French oak barrels. Following the blending of each of the 3 varieties, the wine was aged