Fumé Blanc Napa Valley 2018 - Robert Mondavi

The Napa Valley Fumé Blanc from Robert Mondavi from sunny California is a wonderful, smooth white wine from the grape varieties Sauvignon Blanc (96%) and Semillon (4%).

The clear straw-yellow colour of this wine is interspersed with golden highlights. The elegant bouquet unfolds lively aromas of lime peel, fresh lemon grass, followed by jasmine and orange blossoms, sun-ripened citrus fruits (lemon, lime) and subtle notes of summer meadow flowers. A vibrant, refreshing, aromatic, concentrated, expressive, full-bodied and at the same time round, smooth feeling fills the palate. This American white wine closes with a long, persistent finish.

Vinification of the Mondavi Fumé Blanc

After harvesting, the grapes are immediately taken to Robert Mondavi's cellar where they are pressed in their entirety. The must is divided before fermentation: one third is fermented in stainless steel tanks - two thirds in French oak barriques. This gives it its creamy structure and the aromas are wonderfully integrated.

After the fermentation process is completed, this white wine is aged in French oak barrels for 4 months on the fine yeast. The fine yeast is regularly stirred (bâtonnage).

Food recommendation for the Napa Valley Fumé Blanc Robert Mondavi

Serve this dry white wine from the USA well chilled as an elegant aperitif. Or serve this wine with smoked salmon with lemon butter, fresh pasta with seafood or goat cheese.