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100% Certified Organic Grapes. Venturi Vineyard, Mendocino County Venturi Vineyard is located just north of Ukiah in the Calpella Valley on predominantly Pinole gravelly loam soils. Containing a mixture of sandstone, shale and quartz, these deep, well drained soils were formed from alluvial flows, depositing fist sized stones along the way. Highly deficient in organic matter, the moderately acidic soil PH allows for optimal nutrient uptake to allow the vines to thrive Pinole soils are some of the most sought-after soil types in Mendocino County. The vineyard is Certified Organic.
Dark, almost black in color, restrained yet substantial. Aromatics ranging from dark blueberry/tart dark plum with a hint of mushroom and stone. Flavors of sugar plum, blueberry and dark chocolate with a bit of black pepper. Flavors open up after a bit of decanting. The wine is massive yet restrained at the same time. Round on the palette with ample tannins and overall moderate acidity. Enjoy now with decanting or age 3-6 years.
VINEYARD NOTES
L. Venturi Vineyard, Mendocino County Venturi Vineyard is located just north of Ukiah in the Calpella Valley on predominantly Pinole gravelly loam soils. Containing a mixture of sandstone, shale and quartz, these deep, well drained soils were formed from alluvial flows, depositing fist sized stones along the way. Highly deficient in organic matter, the moderately acidic soil PH allows for optimal nutrient uptake to allow the vines to thrive Pinole soils are some of the most sought-after soil types in Mendocino County. The vineyard is Certified Organic.
WINEMAKER NOTES
2021 Harvest:
2021 water tables in California were loser and with dry farming there were less clusters per vine, less berries per cluster, smaller berries making for higher skin to juice ration resulting in a darker pigment and higher flavor intensity. That is the silver lining for the 2021 harvest.
Italian pot roast. The meat is simmered with a heady mixture of vegetables and Portalupi Charbono.
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