Region: Central Coast / San Benito County, California, USA
Grapes: Organic White & Red Field Blend (Varietal composition varies by vintage)
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: Tart red cherry, bruised orchard fruit, wild herbs, watermelon rind, crushed stone, and a touch of funk with a snapping, high-acid, and thirst-quenching finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, pork belly sliders, wood-fired pizza, carnitas tacos, or roasted chicken
The Producer
Châteauneuf-du-Fargosonini is an avant-garde natural winery based in Central California, co-founded by Alejandro Fargosonini and Andrea Spaziani. The producer operates with a low-intervention, zero-zero winemaking philosophy focused on upcycling high-quality organic fruit and rescuing heritage plantings. Fermentations rely strictly on ambient native yeasts, with no industrial additives, no fining, no filtration, and zero added sulfur.
The Wine
"Dick's Jardin" is a playful, high-energy co-ferment crafted from organically grown white and red grapes harvested together as a field blend. The grapes undergo spontaneous wild-yeast fermentation with short skin contact, yielding a translucent, chillable red profile that bridges the gap between a dark rosé and a light red. Bottled unfiltered and completely zero-zero, it delivers a vibrant explosion of tart red fruits, savory botanicals, and bright, refreshing acidity meant to be served cold.
Region: Central Coast / San Benito County, California, USA
Grapes: Organic White & Red Field Blend (Varietal composition varies by vintage)
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: Tart red cherry, bruised orchard fruit, wild herbs, watermelon rind, crushed stone, and a touch of funk with a snapping, high-acid, and thirst-quenching finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, pork belly sliders, wood-fired pizza, carnitas tacos, or roasted chicken
The Producer
Châteauneuf-du-Fargosonini is an avant-garde natural winery based in Central California, co-founded by Alejandro Fargosonini and Andrea Spaziani. The producer operates with a low-intervention, zero-zero winemaking philosophy focused on upcycling high-quality organic fruit and rescuing heritage plantings. Fermentations rely strictly on ambient native yeasts, with no industrial additives, no fining, no filtration, and zero added sulfur.
The Wine
"Dick's Jardin" is a playful, high-energy co-ferment crafted from organically grown white and red grapes harvested together as a field blend. The grapes undergo spontaneous wild-yeast fermentation with short skin contact, yielding a translucent, chillable red profile that bridges the gap between a dark rosé and a light red. Bottled unfiltered and completely zero-zero, it delivers a vibrant explosion of tart red fruits, savory botanicals, and bright, refreshing acidity meant to be served cold.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.