Country: USA
Region: Paso Robles (California)
Grapes: Sangiovese 75%, Barbera 15%, Aglianico 10%
Viticulture: Organic/biodynamic farming / Natural winemaking
Vinification: Made in a house style with no oak and very minimal intervention in the winery.
Lots of ripe red fruits, gentle spice and dried herbs.
Giornata wines are beautifully made and come with a simple and genuine story. Brian and Stephanie Terrizzi have spent the last decade proving that California can make both interesting and high quality Italian varietal wines. Brian is the winemaker whilst Stephanie is the viticulturist - both trained at Fresno State University. After several years in Tuscany working and living with Brian’s family, they returned to Paso Robles to embark on their Giornata project.They’ve now found a range of sites with compelling vineyards of Aglianico, Barbera, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Fiano. Steph manages these sites and retains full control in the vineyard. Whilst the fruit quality is unmistakably new world, winemaking leans more towards the Italian style with an emphasis on balance and subtlety over intensity and extraction.