John Balletto took over his family's vegetable farm after his father died, but as the years passed, his concern over California's water shortage grew. His good friend and neighboring farmer Warren Dutton of Dutton Ranch suggested he planted grapes; over a three-year span in the late 1990s he converted his holdings to vineyards. After several years of growing grapes for other winemakers and seeing the success of Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays produced in the RRV, he decided to start making wine under his own name. His first vintage was produced in 2001; the rest, as they say, is history!

Sourced from three vineyard sites in the Russian River Valley, the 2023 Balletto Vineyards Teresa's Unoaked Chardonnay tantalizes the senses with aromas of nectarines, apples, citrus, and stone fruits. The palate is medium-bodied thanks to malolactic fermentation and has flavors of key limes, peaches, and apricots laced with hints of saline and wet stone. The finish is clean and persistent, with lingering mineral and citrus notes.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 13.4%
Producer Name: Balletto Vineyards
Old World / New World: New World
Country of Origin: USA
Region: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County 
Vintage: 2023
Grape Varietals: Chardonnay
Wine Style: Dry, medium-bodied white
Pack Size: 750ml
Container Style: Glass Burgundy style bottle
Closure Style: Cork