Layered and complex nose with blackberries, strawberries, black cherries, bay leaves, pepper, fig, anise, licorice, hazelnut and nutty oak. Structured with medium tannins. Sticks to the teeth. Smooth with a long finish.
Grape Variety: | 100% Aglianico |
Appellation: | El Dorado |
Vineyard: | Starfield Estate |
Vines: | 2.2 acres. Planted 2013 & 2014. FPS 02 (Aligianico di Vulture) on 420a. |
Elevation & Site: | 2.300 feet. on warm southwest slopes, where it has time to ripen. Row orientation: 23 degrees east of north.. Rocky, shallow soil. |
Alcohol %: | 13.8% |
PH: | 3.68 |
Acidity g/L: | 6.5 |
Cellaring: | Aged for 18 months in 50% new French oak |
Bottling Date: | June, 2018 |
Production: | 195 cases |