2021 | Monte Rio Cellars 'Skull' White | California Togliano A red wine made mainly

A red wine made mainly from Pinot Noir and a touch of Négrette

The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm tannin on the entry

The palate presents notes of sour candy and red fruits

sandalwood and dried lavender

The Vignes de Mon Village is certainly an intriguing wine

2021 | Monte Rio Cellars 'Skull' White | California Togliano A red wine made mainlyAs a restaurant buyer and wine lover Patrick Cappiello was always frustrated by the lack of affordable, honest wines from California. Monte Rio, his project with Cali wine giant Pax Mahle, is looking to address that. This unusual white blend is made from organically farmed grapes, fermented in neutral vessels to give a bright wine with a refreshing amount of acidity and some food friendly texture.