2019 Menti 'Roncaie sui Lieviti'

Region: Gambellara < Veneto < Italy             Grapes: Garganega            Vineyard/Cellar Stats: Certified organic + certified biodynamic farming; 60+ year old vines on white 'Gambellara' volcanic mineral soils; fermented in concrete, then 2nd fermentation in bottle started with the addition of more grape juice; unfined/unfiltered, with no added So2; zero-zero; 9.5% ABV Winemaker: Stefano Menti  We had the pleasure of visiting Stefano at his ancient cellar in Gambellara, roaming the steep, super volcanic vineyards and learning the story of Gargenaga, the only grape he grows.  But first, a refresher on the Menti family: It’s a story we hear often: the son and great-grandson of winemakers, Stefano Menti returns home to the family vineyard to make natural wines, on his own terms. Growing up, he was riding tractors through the vineyard and helping dad with harvest, then left to study and work abroad for years.  When dad summoned him back to help the failing business, Stefano agree