COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Ferrari-Carano's Fumé Blanc is a signature wine for the estate, first released in 1985. Sourced from diverse vineyards across Sonoma County, including Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley, and Russian River Valley, this wine represents a classic Californian take on Sauvignon Blanc. The winery, founded by Don and Rhonda Carano in 1981, has long been a cornerstone of Sonoma County winemaking, known for blending traditional techniques with modern innovation to showcase the region's diverse microclimates.
ALCOHOL
13.7%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The term 'Fumé Blanc' was originally coined by Robert Mondavi in the late 1960s to denote a dry, oak-influenced style of Sauvignon Blanc.
Fact 02
Ferrari-Carano uses fruit from up to three different Sonoma valleys to achieve a perfect balance of tropical and citrus notes.
Fact 03
This wine undergoes weekly lees stirring in neutral French oak barrels to develop its signature creamy texture without dominant oak flavors.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested in the cool morning hours and gently pressed. The juice is fermented in a combination of stainless steel tanks (around 65%) to preserve bright fruit character and neutral French oak barrels (around 35%) to add complexity and texture. Weekly lees stirring (bâtonnage) in the barrels for approximately one to two months enhances the wine's roundness and creamy mouthfeel before final blending and bottling.
