calcareous clay as typically found in the Arno valley east of Florence
These three areas all bring different attributes to the blend and give us a broad range of flavors
Only the best fruit from the vineyard and the best barrels are selected for this wine
The Balius label is our nod to the fabled heroes represented by the black figure pottery of ancient Greece
A wine with great character on the nose: sensations of black and red berries are backed by spicy notes
Orin Swift - Blank Stare 2024 (750ml) Dolcetto d'Alba calcareous clay as typically foundAn alluring pale, white gold shimmers in the glass with inviting aromas of white guava, gooseberries, freshly mown grass , kaffir lime and lemongrass. The entry of the 2023 Blank Stare is dominated by mouthwatering acidity and hints of lemon lime sorbet, starfruit, kiwi and grapefruit rind. A touch of crme fraiche as the palate transitions to a close is met with bright notes of key lime pie and pointed, satiating acidity. BLEND Sauvignon Blanc