Producer | Primaterra |
Country | Italy |
Region | Vento |
Varietal | Vermentino, Bosco, Marsanne, Roussanne |
Sku | 26669 |
Size | 750ml |
"With [prima] Terra, de Battè is able to work with both varieties that are indigenous to the Cinque Terre, as well as other native and international varieties that are suited to what he feels is quintessential Mediterranean winemaking. He farms a few vineyards covering about 3.5ha in total. The majority of the production is released under the [prima] Terra moniker. Carlaz, a Vermentino named for a local benefactor of legend and lore; Harmoge, comprising the classic blend of Bosco, Vermentino, and Albarola, embodying the harmony of the varieties and the area; Tonos, a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, Canaiolo, Cilegiolo, and Vermentino Nero is another nod to balance—the name a local term for chiaroscuro; and Çerico, a blend of Grenache and Syrah planted to schistous soils reminiscent of the Northern Rhône."