Ca'Momi Chardonnay Napa Valley 2023

Viticulture

100% of the grapes were sourced from premium vineyards throughout Napa Valley.

Vinification

The process begins with hand-harvested grapes picked at peak ripeness for optimal flavor. The whole-bunch pressing extracts clear, high-quality juice while minimizing harsh phenolics. After cold settling to remove solids, the clarified juice is transferred to temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for primary fermentation, using a selected yeast strain that enhances Chardonnay's varietal characteristics and promotes a clean, fruit-forward profile.

The wine underwent primary and malolactic fermentation using premium selective yeast and malolactic bacteria, both finished in a stainless steel tank.

10 months in 50% French and 50% American oak. 100% malolactic fermentation.

Tasting notes

Aromas of lemon and pear with a subtle hint of vanilla. Aged in French and American Oak, it features a delightful creamy texture and balanced acidity, with refreshing notes of pineapple and tropical fruit.

Winery Description

Ca’ Momi is built on Napa Valley soil, but the roots extend to soulful Italian tradition. Founders Valentina Guolo-Migotto and Stefano Migotto both grew up in Italy, where the community comes together around the table. They brought this tradition to Napa Valley with all the fiery passion you’d expect from two Italians.

Stefano is a third-generation vintner and distiller from Abano Terme in Northern Italy. He grew up helping in his family’s winery from the time he could walk and eventually took over its leadership. After earning an enology degree from Scuola Enologica di Conegliano, Stefano moved to the United States with 12 years of winemaking experience and a taste for new adventures. He spends most of his time at the winery running production and geeking out on wine equipment. His commitment to authentic, soulful winemaking is surpassed only by his dedication to his children.

Valentina was raised in the Veneto region of Italy, but in 1997 packed her bags for California with an entrepreneurial twinkle in her eye. As Chief Evolutionary Officer, Valentina leads the winery’s local and international charitable initiatives.

Ask any Italian the secret to good cooking and you’ll get the same answer: quality ingredients. Winemaking is the same… you have to start with great fruit to make great wine. Ca' Momi estate vineyards are the backbone of their wines, along with sourcing high-quality fruit from outstanding sites in the Napa Valley AVA. The Crescendo Vineyard in Los Carneros is an organically farmed estate vineyard. Napa Valley’s Los Carneros sub-appellation has some of the oldest, most highly prized vines in the area. The ten and a half acre old-vine Crescendo estate vineyard is still rocking Pinot Noir originally planted by Napa pioneer Kent Rasmussen, in the early 1970s. Vintners all across California have sought out budwood from these “Rasmussen clone” vines, hoping to inject a bit of their magic into other vineyard sites. Cercando Vineyard in Los Carneros is breezy, which has almost coastal weather giving it perfect growing conditions for all cool-climate varietals. A mile north of Crescendo is the Cercando estate vineyard and has nine acres of premium Chardonnay, Merlot, and Pinot Noir. Wild Horse Valley estate to the east sits at 1,400 feet above sea level, where the maritime winds from San Pablo Bay can still bring their essential chill factor.