Elio Altare Langhe Nebbiolo, 2024 Suisun Valley Hand harvested sparkling 100% Chardonnay

Hand harvested sparkling 100% Chardonnay

"Biga" (two in Basque) is fermented in stainless steel before being aged for 12 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels

The Petite Sirah was harvested a bit later

over time we could find some type of totally natural precipitation

Elio Altare Langhe Nebbiolo, 2024 Suisun Valley Hand harvested sparkling 100% ChardonnayRipe blackberry, sweet strawberries, vanilla cream, brush, cedar, sweet flowers. Palate continues nose with hints of wild mint laced with ripe dark berries, candied strawberry, raspberry meringue, softened with cream touches and brightened with a raspberry finish. The Altare family purchased their land and winery in 1948, growing not only grapes but also orchard fruit and hazelnuts. Sylvia, Elio and Lucias oldest daughter, is leading the way but this