Sun Goddess
Pinot Grigio Ramato
Sun Goddess is produced with love and passion from the sun-kissed vineyards owned by the Fantinel family. Mary J. Blige and Fantinel have partnered to create a stunning lineup of Sun Goddess Wines. This partnership combines beautiful wines from Friuli Venezia Giulia with the powerhouse MJB to bring an amazing brand to life. Mary J. has eight multi-platinum albums, nine Grammy Awards, two Academy Award nominations, and many more accolades. Her love of wine was brought to life when she met Marco Fantinel, and they worked closely together to create these exceptional wines from the Northeast of Italy.
Tasting Notes
Pale pink, elegant, and complex, with hints of peach, melon, blackberries, and earthy notes. Round with a crisp acidity and a clean finish.
Cultivation
The best grapes are selected and hand-picked at the moment of perfect ripeness, normally at the beginning of September.
Vinification
Short maceration (contact with the skins for some hours at cold temperatures – 46-50°F) followed by fermentation via natural yeast in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at 64°F.
Aging
Matures in steel tanks for 4 months.
Press
2022:
90 points - James Suckling
2021:
91 points - Wine Enthusiast
90 points - James Suckling
90 points - Wine Spectator
2020:
90 points - James Suckling
APPELLATION
DOC Friuli
VARIETAL
Pinot Grigio 100%
ABV
12.5%
ALTITUDE
100-200 meters
SOIL
Gravely/marley sandstones