Di Costanzo 'DI CO' Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2021
Di Costanzo DI CO Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a bold and structured expression of Napa Valley Cabernet, blending fruit from Oak Knoll and Coombsville. This vintage offers a concentrated yet elegant profile, perfect for long-term aging.
- Winemaker: Massimo Di Costanzo, known for his attention to terroir and traditional winemaking.
- Farming: Sustainably farmed vineyards.
- Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Terroir: Sourced from the "Raphael Vineyard" Oak Knoll (300+ feet in the Mt Veeder Foothills), planted in the 1980s, plus a small plot from the Coombsville AVA, known for cooler climates that contribute to the wines balanced acidity and complexity.
- Vinification: Aged in 20% new French oak, enhancing the structure without overwhelming the fruit.
- Tasting Notes: Rich black fruit flavors, including black cherries and cassis, with notes of cloves, licorice, and menthol. The wine is full-bodied, with firm tannins and a long, refined finish. Perfect with hearty dishes like beef or venison.
- Alcohol: 14.3%
- Scores: 91+ points (Wine Advocate), 91 points (Vinous).
Di Costanzo 'DI CO' Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2021
Di Costanzo DI CO Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a bold and structured expression of Napa Valley Cabernet, blending fruit from Oak Knoll and Coombsville. This vintage offers a concentrated yet elegant profile, perfect for long-term aging.
- Winemaker: Massimo Di Costanzo, known for his attention to terroir and traditional winemaking.
- Farming: Sustainably farmed vineyards.
- Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Terroir: Sourced from the "Raphael Vineyard" Oak Knoll (300+ feet in the Mt Veeder Foothills), planted in the 1980s, plus a small plot from the Coombsville AVA, known for cooler climates that contribute to the wines balanced acidity and complexity.
- Vinification: Aged in 20% new French oak, enhancing the structure without overwhelming the fruit.
- Tasting Notes: Rich black fruit flavors, including black cherries and cassis, with notes of cloves, licorice, and menthol. The wine is full-bodied, with firm tannins and a long, refined finish. Perfect with hearty dishes like beef or venison.
- Alcohol: 14.3%
- Scores: 91+ points (Wine Advocate), 91 points (Vinous).