Ch. Montelena Zinfandel, Napa Valley

Ch. Montelena Zinfandel, Napa Valley - 2018

Item # 14903 750mL

The nose is loaded with aromas from tobacco and cedar-spice box to classic Zinfandel briar-berry and bright strawberry on top. Sweet vanilla notes lead into a smooth, ripe berry finish.
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Color
Red
Vintage
2018
Country
USA
Region
California
Sub-Region
Napa
Producer
Ch. Montelena
Grape Variety
Zinfandel
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About the Producer

Chateau Montelena Napa Valley, California, USA In January 1882, Alfred L. Tubbs purchased the 254 acre vineyard parcel twp miles north of Calistoga at the base of Mount St. Helena. He had heard that Napa Valley was a good place to grow grapes in California and found the soils in this parcel to be loose, well-drained and stony - just perfect for the vines he would plant. Tubbs planted his...

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Glossary

California

California makes more wine than any other state in the United States. Not only does the state grow a variety of noble grape varieties like Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, there are also plantings of lesser-known varieties such as Nebbiolo, Roussanne and Mourvèdre to name just a few.

Zinfandel

Zinfandel is widely thought of as “America’s grape,” but in fact the variety is of Croatian origin, and is genetically extremely similar to Italian Primitivo, which thrives in the warmest parts of southern Italy. Like Primitivo, Zinfandel requires warm but not hot growing conditions, as its skins are relatively thin: this can cause its berries to shrivel into raisins if left on the vine a little too long. Dry and well-drained terroirs are also preferable for Zinfandel, as its bunches are...

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