2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 12, 2013
Sites Primarily FAY Vineyard blocks 8C2, 8C3, and 8C4
Oak Details 96% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak96%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The 2013 release was designated “Cellarius 2013 Series III – Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP).” Its FAY blocks had traditional cordons with canopy shoots held in trellis wires and oriented vertically. The wine was aged for 21 months in 96% new French oak and released in March 2017.
Tasting Notes Dark, ripe fruit; blackberry, dried herb, black tea, and currant aromas; a large texture with dark fruit and oak hints; rich finish
Food Pairing Grilled rib-eye with roasted mushrooms; tagliatelle with short-rib ragù
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2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Napa Valley
Soil Perkins gravelly loam; shallow, Well-drained alluvium derived from igneous rock
Harvest Dates October 6–9, 2012
Sites An unnamed high-elevation vineyard on Atlas Peak, Napa Valley
Oak Details 43% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak43%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details 2012 Cellarius Series III – Mountain was sourced from an Atlas Peak vineyard planted up to 1,800 feet, where morning fog moderates temperature. It was aged for 21 months in 43% new French oak, released in March 2016, and produced in 650 twelve-bottle 750 mL cases. The sheet also reports 3,082 growing degree days and 44 inches of rainfall.
Tasting Notes Expressive bright fruit aromas and flavors, fragrant violets, lively acidity, an expansive fruit-filled palate, and a powerful lingering finish
Food Pairing Grilled rib-eye with roasted mushrooms; tagliatelle with short-rib ragù
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Producer Information
Website
Address
5766 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558, USA
Phone
+1 707-261-6410
Email
Owner
Marchesi Antinori
Cellarmaster
Marcus Notaro