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2009 Bella Luce, White Wine Blend
- Sonoma County [ $16
] BUY THIS WINE
The premiere release of Ferrari-Carano’s unique, proprietary, white wine blend — the 2009 Bella Luce,
which means “beautiful light” in Italian — is the sister wine to our SIENA and Pinot Grigio.
The goal of Bella Luce was to create a fragrant and light white wine blend from varietals that would complement one
another in aromas, flavors and texture. Bella Luce accomplishes this with delicious layers of peach, vanilla and
floral aromas, and wisps of orange blossom, pear and lime. Distinctive and round on the palate, Bella Luce’s
flavors of cream, vanilla, citrus, and apple shine through.
Vintage Notes
Grapes from our vineyards in Sonoma County combine to create this aromatic and refreshing wine. A mild
growing season with a warm summer, void of heat spikes, allowed for even ripening of the grapes. Each
varietal in this blend was individually picked at its optimum maturity and flavor profile, resulting in
delicious, well-balanced grapes. Grapes were harvested during the beginning of September and completed
in later October.
Winemakers Notes
Individual lots of white wine grape varietals, including Chardonnay, Muscat Canelli, Semillon, Muscat
Giallo, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, and Riesling, are gently pressed into stainless steel tanks for
48 hours of cold settling, and then racked to stainless steel tanks for a cold fermentation. The wine does
not undergo malolactic fermentation in order to retain its bright flavors and crisp acidity. Bella Luce
represents various lots of wine from multiple white varietals, all individually tasted to create the final blend.
| Appellation: |
Sonoma County |
| Blend: |
Chardonnay, Muscat Canelli, Semillon, Muscat Giallo, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Riesling |
| Cooperage: |
100% Stainless Steel |
| Release Day: |
March 2010 |
Rhonda's Recipe and Pairing Notes
Prosciutto, Peach & Arugula Crostini
The 2009 Bella Luce is a delicious and refreshing wine that is perfect as an apéritif, or with
shellfish, light pasta dishes, and light appetizers.
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