COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2025
GRAPE
Vermentino
PRODUCER
AVIVO Wines
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
AVIVO Wines, co-founded by tech entrepreneur Ridgely Evers and winemaker Daniel Fitzgerald in partnership with grower Craig Ledbetter, champions Mediterranean grape varieties suited to California's climate. Evers' transition from tech to farming was driven by a desire to sequester carbon at scale, leading him to focus on grapes like Vermentino that require fewer agricultural inputs. The AVIVO White is sourced from the River's Edge Vineyard in Lodi's Clements Hills sub-appellation, a site managed by Vino Farms and farmed to the strictest ecological standards, holding certifications for Organic, Biodynamic, Regenerative, and Glyphosate-Free viticulture. AVIVO is a pioneer in ingredient transparency, voluntarily listing minimal ingredients on its bottles, and utilizes eco-conscious packaging.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
AVIVO is one of only three American wine brands certified Glyphosate-Free.
Fact 02
The producer is a pioneer in ingredient transparency, listing minimal ingredients on the bottle.
Fact 03
Packaging includes lightweight bottles, no neck foil capsules, and carbon-negative corks.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The AVIVO White is a 100% Vermentino, spontaneously fermented using indigenous yeasts. Winemaker Daniel Fitzgerald practices minimal intervention, with the wine's only listed ingredients being organic grapes and a minimal touch of sulfur dioxide at bottling. No commercial yeasts, added sugars, concentrates, or artificial colorings are used. The wine is aged for 9 months on its fine lees in stainless steel tanks to develop mid-palate roundness and preserve its clean varietal character without the influence of oak. The 2025 vintage is noted for its lower alcohol content compared to previous years, highlighting a fresher, lighter style.
