Nose
What a pretty Pesenti! Bright, vivid red fruits, black raspberry,
Sweet Tarts, and the characteristic white chalk minerality.
Palate
Sleek
and silken on the palate, with the traditionally lively acidity and a
hint of passionfruit on the finish.
Growing Conditions
This certified organic estate-owned vineyard was planted in
the 1920s on ancient marine calcareous soils. Though the
vines are head-trained and dry-farmed, the soil plays the most
important role in distinguishing this vineyard on the west side
of Paso Robles. The wines have a brightness, with chalk and
floral characteristic aromas unique to the site, and to Zinfandel
in general.
- Soil: Calcareous
- Planted: 1922 - 1924
- Varieties: Zinfandel, Carignane, Grenache
- Viticulture: Certified organic, head-trained, dry-farmed, hand harvested
Bottling
Bottled unfined and unfiltered
Winemaking
- Fermentation: Native yeast
Aging
- Barrels: 80% used oak, 20% new
- 80% French oak, 20% American
- Aging: 15 months in barrel
Food Pairing
Would be a killer pairing with
Tandoori chicken, Thai beef, or any other aromatically spiced dish!
Ready to drink now, or can age if preferred.
- Serving Temp: 55-65ºF
