Zinfandel Old Vines, Marisa Vinyards, Klinker Brick, Lodi, California State, USA
USA
750 ml
€31.90
- Varietal
- Zinfandel
- Region
- California State, Lodi
Tasting notes
Opaque ruby color. A bright nose of mixed berries with a touch of rhubarb. The mouth is full-bodied and generous, with notes of juicy blue berry and plum. The smooth finish lingers with ample acidity and moderate tannins to round out the wine.
Vinification
Hand picking and hand sorting at the vineyard in the early morning. Once at the winery, the grapes are de-stemmed, gently crushed and put into French and American Oak barrels. Fermentation occurred over a 14-day period in oak. This increases oxygen exposure, softening the tannins and building subtle oak flavors. Post-fermentation the wine is allowed to macerate on the skins for 10 days. The wine is then racked off the lees and allowed to age in oak for 18 months.
Ageing
18 months in America oak.
Food pairing
Serve with braised short ribs.
