Martha Stoumen Ricetti Vineyard Carignan 2021
Location: United States, California
Winemaker: Martha Stoumen
Grapes: Carignan
Soil: gravelly loam
Winemaking: whole clusters of Carignan fermented in stainless steel. A mixture of punchdowns and pumpovers were used to gently extract tannin. Pressed prior to dryness and aged in neutral oak barrique for 9 months.
From the Producer: Ricetti Carignan has, as Martha says, ‘Soft tannin and stimulating acidity rise to meet this deeply fruited, social wine. Carignan from this beloved site carries the energy of a moonlit blackberry harvest and a cup of cinnamon tea. California’s answer to Cru Beaujolais.’
Martha Stoumen Wines was founded upon the desire to recapture a farming and winemaking culture that has all but faded away: a winemaking culture of patience.
After 8 years apprenticing around the world, Martha set out as a self-funded, first generation winemaker to answer the question, “What does California taste like?” In our hot little corner of Northern California, Mediterranean grapes thrive and healthy vineyards allow us to create joyful balanced wines. Our wines are made from unexpected varietals and offer new takes on California classics. We do things the right way even if it’s not the easy or cool way. Of the nearly two dozen wines we make every year, blends and flavors change but our desire to share the simple pleasures of natural wine remains the same.
Location: United States, California
Winemaker: Martha Stoumen
Grapes: Carignan
Soil: gravelly loam
Winemaking: whole clusters of Carignan fermented in stainless steel. A mixture of punchdowns and pumpovers were used to gently extract tannin. Pressed prior to dryness and aged in neutral oak barrique for 9 months.
From the Producer: Ricetti Carignan has, as Martha says, ‘Soft tannin and stimulating acidity rise to meet this deeply fruited, social wine. Carignan from this beloved site carries the energy of a moonlit blackberry harvest and a cup of cinnamon tea. California’s answer to Cru Beaujolais.’
Martha Stoumen Wines was founded upon the desire to recapture a farming and winemaking culture that has all but faded away: a winemaking culture of patience.
After 8 years apprenticing around the world, Martha set out as a self-funded, first generation winemaker to answer the question, “What does California taste like?” In our hot little corner of Northern California, Mediterranean grapes thrive and healthy vineyards allow us to create joyful balanced wines. Our wines are made from unexpected varietals and offer new takes on California classics. We do things the right way even if it’s not the easy or cool way. Of the nearly two dozen wines we make every year, blends and flavors change but our desire to share the simple pleasures of natural wine remains the same.
Location: United States, California
Winemaker: Martha Stoumen
Grapes: Carignan
Soil: gravelly loam
Winemaking: whole clusters of Carignan fermented in stainless steel. A mixture of punchdowns and pumpovers were used to gently extract tannin. Pressed prior to dryness and aged in neutral oak barrique for 9 months.
From the Producer: Ricetti Carignan has, as Martha says, ‘Soft tannin and stimulating acidity rise to meet this deeply fruited, social wine. Carignan from this beloved site carries the energy of a moonlit blackberry harvest and a cup of cinnamon tea. California’s answer to Cru Beaujolais.’
Martha Stoumen Wines was founded upon the desire to recapture a farming and winemaking culture that has all but faded away: a winemaking culture of patience.
After 8 years apprenticing around the world, Martha set out as a self-funded, first generation winemaker to answer the question, “What does California taste like?” In our hot little corner of Northern California, Mediterranean grapes thrive and healthy vineyards allow us to create joyful balanced wines. Our wines are made from unexpected varietals and offer new takes on California classics. We do things the right way even if it’s not the easy or cool way. Of the nearly two dozen wines we make every year, blends and flavors change but our desire to share the simple pleasures of natural wine remains the same.