Martinelli 'Vigneto di Evo' Zinfandel, Russian River Valley, California 2021
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
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DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
2999 Solano Avenue
Ste A
Napa CA 94558
United States
The Martinelli family has been cultivating vineyards in Sonoma County since the 1880s. Vigneto di Evo Zinfandel is a tribute to Evo Martinelli, a key figure in the familys heritage. This bottling combines fruit from some of their oldest Zinfandel vineyards, including cuttings from their famous Jackass Hill vineyard, known for producing intense and concentrated Zinfandel.
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Winemaker: Courtney Robinett Wagoner, Consulting Winemaker Erin Green
- Farming: Sustainable practices in the Russian River Valley, with a focus on minimal intervention to highlight the purity of the fruit
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Variety: 100% Zinfandel
- Terroir: A blend from several single vineyards (Jackass, Vellutini, Lolita, and Giuseppe & Luisa), grown in the cooler regions of Russian River Valley, contributing to deep, dark fruit flavors
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Vinification: Barrel-blend, with aging in oak to add complexity and structure
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Aging: Aged in neutral and new oak barrels
- Tasting Note: Inviting aromas of bright cherry, raspberry, and black licorice. On the palate, its rich and full-bodied with flavors of ripe strawberry, plum, and sweet leather, finishing with firm tannins and lingering notes of pomegranate
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Pairing Suggestions:
- Grilled lamb
- BBQ pork ribs
- Hard cheeses like aged cheddar
The Martinelli family has been cultivating vineyards in Sonoma County since the 1880s. Vigneto di Evo Zinfandel is a tribute to Evo Martinelli, a key figure in the familys heritage. This bottling combines fruit from some of their oldest Zinfandel vineyards, including cuttings from their famous Jackass Hill vineyard, known for producing intense and concentrated Zinfandel.
-
Winemaker: Courtney Robinett Wagoner, Consulting Winemaker Erin Green
- Farming: Sustainable practices in the Russian River Valley, with a focus on minimal intervention to highlight the purity of the fruit
-
Variety: 100% Zinfandel
- Terroir: A blend from several single vineyards (Jackass, Vellutini, Lolita, and Giuseppe & Luisa), grown in the cooler regions of Russian River Valley, contributing to deep, dark fruit flavors
-
Vinification: Barrel-blend, with aging in oak to add complexity and structure
-
Aging: Aged in neutral and new oak barrels
- Tasting Note: Inviting aromas of bright cherry, raspberry, and black licorice. On the palate, its rich and full-bodied with flavors of ripe strawberry, plum, and sweet leather, finishing with firm tannins and lingering notes of pomegranate
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Pairing Suggestions:
- Grilled lamb
- BBQ pork ribs
- Hard cheeses like aged cheddar
The Martinelli family has been cultivating vineyards in Sonoma County since the 1880s. Vigneto di Evo Zinfandel is a tribute to Evo Martinelli, a key figure in the familys heritage. This bottling combines fruit from some of their oldest Zinfandel vineyards, including cuttings from their famous Jackass Hill vineyard, known for producing intense and concentrated Zinfandel.
-
Winemaker: Courtney Robinett Wagoner, Consulting Winemaker Erin Green
- Farming: Sustainable practices in the Russian River Valley, with a focus on minimal intervention to highlight the purity of the fruit
-
Variety: 100% Zinfandel
- Terroir: A blend from several single vineyards (Jackass, Vellutini, Lolita, and Giuseppe & Luisa), grown in the cooler regions of Russian River Valley, contributing to deep, dark fruit flavors
-
Vinification: Barrel-blend, with aging in oak to add complexity and structure
-
Aging: Aged in neutral and new oak barrels
- Tasting Note: Inviting aromas of bright cherry, raspberry, and black licorice. On the palate, its rich and full-bodied with flavors of ripe strawberry, plum, and sweet leather, finishing with firm tannins and lingering notes of pomegranate
-
Pairing Suggestions:
- Grilled lamb
- BBQ pork ribs
- Hard cheeses like aged cheddar
The Martinelli family has been cultivating vineyards in Sonoma County since the 1880s. Vigneto di Evo Zinfandel is a tribute to Evo Martinelli, a key figure in the familys heritage. This bottling combines fruit from some of their oldest Zinfandel vineyards, including cuttings from their famous Jackass Hill vineyard, known for producing intense and concentrated Zinfandel.
-
Winemaker: Courtney Robinett Wagoner, Consulting Winemaker Erin Green
- Farming: Sustainable practices in the Russian River Valley, with a focus on minimal intervention to highlight the purity of the fruit
-
Variety: 100% Zinfandel
- Terroir: A blend from several single vineyards (Jackass, Vellutini, Lolita, and Giuseppe & Luisa), grown in the cooler regions of Russian River Valley, contributing to deep, dark fruit flavors
-
Vinification: Barrel-blend, with aging in oak to add complexity and structure
-
Aging: Aged in neutral and new oak barrels
- Tasting Note: Inviting aromas of bright cherry, raspberry, and black licorice. On the palate, its rich and full-bodied with flavors of ripe strawberry, plum, and sweet leather, finishing with firm tannins and lingering notes of pomegranate
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Pairing Suggestions:
- Grilled lamb
- BBQ pork ribs
- Hard cheeses like aged cheddar