Slaying a Superbowl halftime show isn’t the only bragging point for Mary J. Blige this week! MJB has worked with many amazing artists and made her mark in R&B, including this action-packed throwback show. After discovering her love for wine she entered a new kind of collaboration. In a joint venture project with Italian winemaker & winery owner Marco Fantinel, the two created Sun Goddess, a brand that makes two wines including a delicious, Ramato style Pinot Grigio ($18) made in Friuli, Italy.
Pinot Grigio is one the most popular grapes in Italy, and ramato is a style of winemaking that is unique to Pinot Grigio produced in Friuli. Ramato means the grape skin stays in contact with the grape juice for longer, giving the wine a coppery hue. In fact, Ramato is derived from the Italian word ‘rame’ which means ‘copper.’ This winemaking style may ring a bell, as rosé wine is made similarly, but Ramato is special to Pinot Grigio, and is a historical winemaking practice from Friuli more aligned with orange winemaking… more on this come.
We can’t think of a better way to get ready for a night out than blasting some of MJB’s best hits (looking at you, Family Affair, Just Fine, Real Love, and so many more) and enjoying a glass of Sun Goddess.
Saluti!
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