Vineyard Profile: Vigna Giovanni
8663 NE Blackburn Road
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 662-4585
At Vigna Giovanni, our vines are exposed to warm days, cool nights, and a breathtaking view of Oregon’s coastal mountain range. We work with nature to tend and nourish soil and vine, gently encouraging them to sustain themselves and each other. In return, they offer us a fruit that is earthy, spicy, and a true expression of this special place.
Website: http://www.barbarathomaswines.com/VIneyardSite.asp
Owner: Chuck Perasso and Jacki Bessler
Acreage planted:
6.3
Varieties planted:
Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris
Riesling
Date vineyard was planted:
1983
Elevation, exposure and soil characteristics of vineyard:
Our land slopes gently southwest from an elevation of 550’ down to just under 500’. The vineyard was planted in Willakenzie soils, which are well-drained and course-grained ancient marine sedimentary soils.
Wine flavor profile:
Our vineyard produces deeply structured wines with a characteristic spicy minerality, along with aromatic and flavor components of dark fruit, tobacco, cola, and anise in our Pinot Noir; tropical fruit, pear, and apricot in our Pinot Gris; and Meyer lemon, dried apricot, and ginger in our Riesling.
Viticultural philosophies and practices:
While we are not currently certified as organic or biodynamic by any outside agency, we have a sustainable and eco-friendly farming philosophy, and use only natural farming methods in the vineyard. We carefully choose only certified organic sprays, and we never use systemic herbicides or pesticides. We also use healthy compost, elemental preparations, compost teas, and other natural vineyard management methods so we can feel confident as our children and livestock roam and play in our vineyard.
Wineries produce vineyard-designated wine from this site:
100% estate.
