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Lioco Indica

by Lioco · Mendocino Ridge, California, United States

Red • Carignan • 13% ABV

Lioco's Indica is a love letter to old-vine Carignan and California's winemaking heritage. Sourced from ancient dry-farmed, head-trained vines in Mendocino County, this wine represents the new wave of California producers looking backward to move forward.

What makes this bottle special is its combination of historical significance and modern sensibility. These old Carignan vines were planted by Italian immigrants decades ago, and Lioco treats this heritage with respect – fermenting naturally and aging in neutral oak to let the vineyard speak clearly.

The name 'Indica' is a playful nod to Mendocino's other famous agricultural product, but there's nothing hazy about this wine's precision and focus. It delivers the kind of vibrant, food-friendly profile that made people fall in love with California wine before the era of overripeness and heavy oak.

It's for those who appreciate wines of place rather than wines of style – a refreshing counterpoint to California's more bombastic offerings.

Tasting Notes

Aroma:
Medium+ intensityFreshBright
Fruit:
Tart red cherryCranberryPomegranateWild strawberry
Body:
Medium-light bodiedVibrant acidityModerate tanninsEnergetic finish
Notes:
White pepperMediterranean herbsClay soilIron minerality
Other:
Food-friendlyExpresses terroirOld-vine complexity
Bottle$31In Store
Case of 12$279$23.25 per bottle

Case orders online can take up to 2 weeks before ready for pickup at the wine shop.

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