2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.89
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification Distinguished Vineyards
Region Napa Valley
Soil Gravelly loam full of cobblestones in the rockpile block
Harvest Dates September 26, 2016
Sites Primarily the older “Rockpile” block of Battuello Vineyard
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details After fermentation, the wine was aged for 20 months in 100% new French oak.
Tasting Notes Raspberry, red currant, blackberry and cocoa aromas; rich, silky palate with round tannins; cherry and cassis flavors and a long finish.
Food Pairing Sausage ravioli in marinara sauce or braised short ribs
Vintages
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.87
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification Distinguished Vineyards
Region Napa Valley
Soil Gravelly loam full of cobblestones in the rockpile block
Harvest Dates September 1–7, 2015
Sites Primarily the older “Rockpile” block, with fruit also from Block 12B
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details After fermentation, the wine was aged for 22 months in French oak, 100% new.
Tasting Notes Black cherry, raspberry and chocolate aromas; creamy texture, silky tannins and a lingering finish.
Food Pairing Roasted duck breast with berry compote
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1581696 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
5766 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558, USA
Phone
+1 707-261-6410
Email
Owner
Marchesi Antinori
Cellarmaster
Marcus Notaro