FACCIA BRUTTO Aperitivo Grgich Hills Vinification – Cruz del Mar

Vinification – Cruz del Mar Oloroso is produced exclusively with palomino grapes grown by César’s family in the Balbaína and Miraflores pagos (vineyards)

This malt-driven spirit

2019 Tim Smith Wines Bugalugs Shiraz

hibiscus and rhubarb root in non-GMO neutral grain spirit for two weeks

2017 Rivers-Marie Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

FACCIA BRUTTO Aperitivo Grgich Hills Vinification – Cruz del MarOur aperitivo is a bittersweet rendition of the classic red bitter but with more character. We infuse 17 fresh and dried organic botanicals such as gentian, kola nut, hibiscus and rhubarb root in non GMO neutral grain spirit for two weeks. At that point we add water and fresh orange peels (2 oranges per bottle!) and let that steep overnight. We strain and filter the resulting tincture and add organic cane sugar and cochineal to achieve the ruby hue we