Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc (75cl, 13.8%)

Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc is a dry white wine from Sonoma County, California, made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc and bottled at 13.8% ABV. Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery was founded in 1981 by Don and Rhonda Carano. After crushing and pressing, the grapes undergo 48 hours of cold settling, then fermentation is split: 70% in stainless steel tanks and 30% in neutral French oak barrels, with sur lie aging and biweekly stirring for two months. The nose opens with ripe pineapple and mango, then lemongrass, lychee, grapefruit pith and subtle flinty minerality. The palate brings lime zest, kiwi, yellow peach, apricot, pear and lemon-cream richness, with white flowers and melon. The finish carries clean citrus acidity, ripe stone fruit and a subtle grassy quality.