ART OF THE
Land
OUR WINE
DIVERGENT
Nestled on a beautifully wooded estate, Arterra wines opened its doors in 2015 to share a passion for the art of grape growing and winemaking with all guests who find their way to this hidden gem. Arterra promises a distinctive wine experience. Ancient techniques integrate with modern capacity to produce a superior quality, progressive clean wine, intended to be a truly authentic ‘Virginia Style’ wine. This is done with native yeast fermentations, neutral oak, and no additives. Arterra grows the highest quality fruit which expresses in their wines with vivid flavors, rich textures, and robust character.
AUTHENTIC VIRGINIA
NATIVE YEAST
Spontaneous fermentation using only the yeasts naturally occurring on the grape skins in our vineyard are the initial necessity of any genuine expression of terroir. Every wine made by Arterra undergoes a progression of at least 7 indigenous yeast strains working together via sur-lie aging to increase complexity and establish an added dimension to the wine profile as a broad expansive volume. The initial strains are unique species that are not commercially available.
WABI
SABI
An ancient Japanese philosophy of beauty
Seeing beauty in impermanence, transience and non-perfection…
Appreciation for the genuine integrity of natural objects and processes
Reverence for authenticity and earthiness
