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Located in Israel’s Hefer Valley, the Recanati Winery is a showcase winemaking facility, equipped with the most innovative technology available today. Owned by Lenny Recanati, a native of Israel with ancestral roots stretching back to Italy, the winery is the fruit of Lenny’s life-long dream to produce truly world-class wines. Chief winemaker is Gil Shatsberg, a graduate of the U.C. Davis wine program. Formerly a winemaker at Israel’s Amphorae and Carmel wineries, Gil brings to Recanati proven expertise in his field, allied to a devotion to artistry and craftsmanship in winemaking.

Recanati wines are certified kosher .

Production Area
Upper Galilee, Israel

Sourced from vines grown on terra rosa and volcanic soil, 2500 feet above sea level. Vertical shoot positioning trained vines grow with little irrigation. Yields are very low after cluster thinning.

Grape Varieties
50% Chardonnay, 25% Viognier, 25% Sauvignon Blanc

Vinification
After careful hand harvesting in August, grapes are brought cold to the winery where they are gently pressed as whole clusters to preserve maximum levels of aroma and flavor. Only free-run juice is used. The juice begins fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 57 degrees Fahrenheit and completes fermentation in barrel, where it rests sur lie. The wine underwent 50% malolactic fermentation and was bottled on May of the following year.

Color
Pale gold

Bouquet
Scents of apricot, citrus, tropical fruits with a hint of ginger

Taste
Medium-bodied and well-balanced, with flavors of tropical and citrus fruit against a backdrop of refreshing acidity. Flavors of lemon, kumquat, grapefruit, peach and cream.

Alcohol
13%

Serving Suggestions
Enjoy on its own or as a perfect complement to creamy pastas, chicken, turkey and fresh fish entrees.