2020 Girolamo Russo "Nerina" Etna Bianco, Sicily, ItalyABOUT THIS WINE Russos Nerina is a rich blend of 70% Carricante, and the rest being 30% Catarratto, Inzolia, Grecanico, and Minnella. Farming is certified organic. The vines were planted in 1924, 1964 and 2016 at an altitude of 700 meters. The soils composure is volcanic which is typical of Mt. Etna. The fruit was harvested the first week of October. Controlled low temperature fermentation in 70% steel and 30% tonneaux with indigenous yeasts Aging: 6

The wine from their estate soon became known as “the wine from Barolo”

Fermented 1200L barrels

During the second half of the 1700’s historical records show references to members of the Avril family having acted as treasurers and municipal consuls

Also noteworthy are the losses of grapes caused by wild boars: the pandemic and confinement reduced the management of forest areas

lying solely on Kimmeridgian limestone soils

which imports cheese and specialty foods from Spain

Grapes are picked at the last possible moment to obtain the ripest fruit

Considered one of the top sites in Chassagne for Pinot Noir

The wine spends 6 months in stainless steel tanks

Aged on lees for 11 months in 28% new French oak barrels

such as oysters

Jolie-Laide is a two-person operation based in Sebastopol