2023 Massican, Annia Napa Valley

2023 Massican, Annia Napa Valley

2023 Massican, Annia Napa Valley

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The 2023 Massican, Annia Napa Valley was a Merchant's Pick

Oustanding California White... With An Italian Twist

April 24, 2025

Cutting his teeth at Larkmeed and DuMol, owner Dan Petroski has focused his winemaking craft on making clean, vibrant white wines from Mediterranean varietals:  Tocai Friulano (often called Friulano) and Ribolla Gialla, classic white grapes from the Friuli-Venezia region of Italy, where these two are frequently blended. 

Massican Annia is a testament to Petroski's original vision: combining mountain Chardonnay fruit with the refreshing minerality and crispness of classic Mediterranean varietals.

Mission accomplished!

Hints of fresh-cut honeydew melon rind, lemon zest, and orange blossom on the nose.  Flavors of Meyer lemon, white peaches, and a saline on the palate. The finish is long and persistent with a touch of almond skin and wild herbs. Fantastic! 

Our First Impressions Of Massican Annia:
 

Stone fruit, vibrant minerality, and springtime jump from the glass!

 

"Annia" is Massican's flagship wine - though all Massican wines are inspired by Petroski's time in Sicily: “To me, living in Sicily was all about orange and lemon blossoms, the amazing almonds, the salinity, the aromas — I wanted to have those things. Sticking my nose into a Massican transports me to an island in the Mediterranean.”

 

Annia is decidedly Italian in its profile.  It is a perfect white to enjoy as part of your white wine repertoire this spring and summer!

 

Pair with all of your favorite Mediterranean and coastal foods such as calamari, mussels, summer salads, cod, and light pasta dishes. 

 

Enjoy!


 

95

The best from California vineyards and winemaking with a Mediterranean flair.

By David Gettenberg

93

“A mouthful of wild, savoury herbs.”

Decanter • 93 / 100

"A blend of Tocai Friulano, Ribolla Gialla and Chardonnay from small vineyards around the Napa Valley. Each variety is harvested separately and fermented independently in French Oak—aromas of honey, lychee and crushed stone. The palate is fleshy and mouth-filling with rich, ripe peach and honeyed apricot, finishing with a mouthful of wild, savoury herbs."
93

“Honeydew melon, mineral, lemon zest, orange-blossom honey and dried herbs.”

Wine Enthusiast • 93 / 100

"This wine is lively, with aromas of yellow apple, honeydew melon, mineral, lemon zest, orange-blossom honey and dried herbs on the nose. The flavors on the palate are Meyer lemon, white grapefruit and bay leaf, layered with tangerine, white peach, sedimentary rock and a dry, supple finish. Pair with fritto misto."
93

“Light-bodied, nicely tart and laden with stony, chalky elements and bitter lemon nuances.”

James Suckling • 93 / 100

"In its 15th vintage, Massican is the only solely white wine producer in Napa Valley. This light-bodied blend of tocai friulano, ribolla gialla and chardonnay is inspired by Friuli in Italy and offers brisk mineral, citrus and floral aromas. Light-bodied, nicely tart and laden with stony, chalky elements and bitter lemon nuances."

Producer: Massican

Country: United States

Region: California

Subregion: Napa Valley

Varietal: Chardonnay Blend

Vintage: 2023

Size: 750ml

Code: W5337-2023-750