The name Ricca Terra “Bullets Before Cannonballs” 2024 is inspired by the old naval practice of firing bullets before cannonballs. Inexperienced sailors risked missing their targets, while experienced crews first used smaller shots to calculate the correct height and trajectory before committing their heavier ammunition.

Ricca Terra Farms applies the same philosophy when introducing new grape varieties. Rather than planting extensively before understanding how a variety performs, it begins with small trial plots, carefully observing how the vines grow and how the resulting wine develops. Once a variety proves well suited to the vineyard and Ricca Terra’s style, it is confidently added to the broader portfolio.

Alc/Vol: 14.1%