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The art of attuning to the interconnectedness of all living systems in winegrowing is vital. This is what we aim to achieve with Sentium.

The Pursuit of Sauvignon Blanc

Mendocino

Following the guidance of her father and his 50 years of experience growing Sauvignon Blanc in California, Chiara looked to Mendocino County, where its diverse soils and ideal climate align with our vision for a vibrant, mineral-driven white wine.

Image 1 of 3,Sentium wine close image of a vine, lady playing with her dog in a vineyard, granite heart shaped stone.

Image 2 of 3,Sentium wine close image of a vine, lady playing with her dog in a vineyard, granite heart shaped stone.

Image 3 of 3,Sentium wine close image of a vine, lady playing with her dog in a vineyard, granite heart shaped stone.

Our Farming Philosophy

Gifted Vineyard Sites

We seek out old vines from gifted sites, farmed with care and reverence for the land, where untouched nature interfaces with vine plantings. Chiara sought out family growers whose farming practices embrace and honor the native biodiversity that surrounds, growing wine expressive of place. Family farmers are bio indicators, an essential element of terroir, and we are grateful to work with those who share our affinity for nature.

Organically grown old vines, family owned and family farmed in Mendocino

Wisdom and Resilience

Love of Old Vines

Older vines have greater stories to tell and produce wines with soul. Tim Mondavi has long instilled in us the belief that older vines, from gifted sites intricately connected with nature have resilience and depth of character that stands at a higher level. It was his saving and championing of a now famous Sauvignon Blanc vineyard planted in 1945 that has linked our family passionately with the qualities and magic of old vines.

Organically grown vines, planted in 1940 and 1969, family-owned and family farmed in Mendocino