Cantina La Bacheta Luna Garganega Maceration 2023

Cantina La Bacheta Luna Garganega Maceration 2023

Amevive
$40.00

Grape: Garganega
Vintage: 2023
Type: Orange

Sourced from certified organic vineyards in the moraine hills near Lake Garda, this skin-contact white wine showcases an ancestral look at garganega. The winemaking utilizes a low-intervention approach, featuring a unique semi-carbonic fermentation followed by a three-month whole-bunch skin maceration in stainless steel. Vinification follows the lunar cycle for bottling, completely avoiding modern temperature styling or synthetic cellar adjustments. The wine rests undisturbed without any sulfur additions, preserving its raw varietal texture.

It pours a hazy amber-gold color, releasing distinctive aromas of dried apricot, citrus peel, and fresh potting soil. On the palate, a medium-to-full-bodied frame pairs dried stone fruit flavors with a distinct, tea-like tannin structure. A gentle phenolic grip frames the mid-palate cleanly, balanced by a sharp beam of mineral acidity. Subtle notes of raw hazelnut and wild thyme add depth across the textured mouthfeel. It finishes completely bone-dry, leaving a mouthwatering trace of salinity.

Cantina La Bacheta is a small, certified organic winery located in the village of Custoza, nestled on the morainic hills surrounding Lake Garda in the Veneto region of Italy. The estate is run by winemaker Giorgia Quintarelli and her partner, Simone, with a philosophy rooted in the meticulous preservation of the vineyard's integrity and a focus on expressing the essence of the local terroir. The four hectares of vineyards are spread across sandy and gravelly glacial soils and cultivated with indigenous varieties, primarily Garganega and Corvina, with vines ranging from 20 to 60 years old.

The winery practices minimal intervention in both the vineyard and cellar, aiming to produce natural wines. Their portfolio highlights pure expressions of the native grapes, including a zero-dosage *Metodo Classico* sparkling wine (*Renaissance*) and still wines like the pure Corvina red (*Isa*) and a unique skin-contact Garganega (*Luna*), often made without added sulfites. The name Custoza, meaning "custody" or "guard," inspires their commitment to safeguarding the land and its biodiversity, maintaining trees, and integrating gardens and orchards into the estate's operations.