100% Vermentino

The long, cool 2023 growing season produced some of our raciest white wines. We now have 3 clones of Vermentino, which really give this '23 a more serious complexity, depth and structure. As you know, we love how Vermentino performs in Dry Creek, regardless of the vintage. It's fermented and aged in stainless steel to preserve Vermentino's expressive floral and fruity character,  using no malo-lactic fermentation to preserve it's live acidity. We love Vermentino in Dry Creek Valley!

 620 cases produced

40% Vermentino, 40% Grenache Blanc, 20% Picpoul

Cuvée Blanc was our first white wine from an experimental vineyard block planted in 2004, containing Vermentino, Grenache Blanc and Picpoul. We now have almost 6 acres planted combined, and it is still our best example of a serious southern French white blend. Grenache Blanc, the foundation for many Châteauneuf-du-Pape white wines, lends body, richness and texture. Vermentino offers floral fruity aromas and flavor, while Picpoul adds a lovely citrus edge. The long, cool 2023 growing season really shows the vibrant acidity all three varieties deliver from our vines. Fermented and aged in stainles steel and concrete with no ML. Clearly my favorite Unti white wine, and one that will likely age well over the next 2-3 years.

 395 cases produced

100% Grenache Blanc

We have been growing Grenache Blanc since 2004, and now have almost 2 acres planted. As you would expect, Grenache Blanc is our most full bodied white. What isn't typical of the variety is that it is consistently our highest acid white - giving it the steely personality of a French Chablis, but with more fruit. The 2023 has a bit deeper color than the 2022, but don't be fooled, this is no "orange wine." It has bright green apple and spice aromas and flavors with racy acidity. Fermented and aged in stainless steel and concrete, with no oak. We are defintely on the higher acid end of the Grenache Blanc spectrum, and I love it.

 110 cases produced

100% Fiano

Our 2023 Fiano comes from two small vineyard blocks, planted in 2011 and 2018. Fiano is, in my opinion, the most interesting and distinctive white wine in Southern Italy. It has expressive honey, almond-pear aromas and flavors in a richly textured, but crisp wine.  Both of our vineyards blocks produce these classic flavors with a bit more natural acidity than normally found in Italy, which is even more noticeable in 2023. It's fermented and aged in both stainless steel and concrete tanks with no ML. Fiano is tremendously versitile, as it can stand up to full flavored food. 

260 cases produced

85% Grenache Noir,  15% Mourvedre

Very few California wineries take rosé as seriously as we do here at Unti. Since 2002, we have been making rosé from our estate grown, organically farmed Grenache and Mourvèdre - the varieties used in the best Provençal rosé, Bandol. Our vines are now over 25 years old, and in the cool 2023 growing season they produced a classic aromatic and full-bodied rosé with racy acidity. This 2023 is a perfect example of why our customers feel we make the most Provençal-like rosé in California.

1,100 cases produced

Our Barbera comes from vines we planted in 1998 and 2018. 2022 was an excellent vintage for Barbera thanks to some warm weather in September. Winemaker Jason Valent says it his favorite Barbera since 2015. It has the classic dark color, exotic fruit, and bright acidity we've come to love about Barbera from Dry Creek Valley.

850 cases produced

75% Grenache, 25% Syrah

Our 2022 Grenache comes from our Alban clone blocks planted in 1998. This clone has always produced very expressive aromas and solid structure, which is especially evident in 2022. We blended this intensely fruity Grenache with Syrah from our Benchland vineyard, planted in 1991. The wine shows that classic tension between being fruit forward and firm, similar to the better wine Rhone wines from Rasteau and Vacqueyras. It is showing well now, and will improve over the next 2 to 4 years.

275 cases produced

60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre

Cuvée Foudre is our version of a full-bodied Rhone blend worthy of Chateauneuf Du Pape. Thanks to a naturally low crop set, the 2021 was a particularly strong vintage for Grenache. The blend is 60% Grenache from our Alban clone vines, 30% Syrah from clones 174 and 877, and 10% Mourvedre, all planted in 1998. It was aged in a 620-gallon foudre, which is neutral. I love this vintage because it is quintessential Unti - meaning it straddles the line between robust Rhone and etherial Burgundy. Who knew a Grenache blend could be so sophisticated? The '21 CF will improve over the next 3-4 years and last another 5. 

275 cases produced

Accolades:  94 points Wine Spectator

100% Sangiovese from vines planted in 2007 (65%) and 1992 (35%), all loctated on our Benchland property. It is Sangiovese Grosso, the clone used to make the reknowned  Brunello di Montalcinos of Tuscany. Our 2021 Sangiovese is particularly concentrated, thanks to a low crop-set and a long, even growing season. The '21 Sangiovese is a rare example of a California Sangiovese that has the depth and structure of a Chianti Riserva or vineyard designate... with more fruit.

300 cases produced

The Sangiovese vines located on the West Terrace is our most consistent vineyard block, likely due to 30-plus year-old vines, a hillside site, and its eastern exposure. The 2021 growing season enhanced these features, which created a remarkable wine. All of these variables are essential to making the worlds best Sangiovese in Tuscany, and here in Dry Creek Valley. This Sangiovese, which is very much in a Brunello di Montalcino style, was aged in 40% new French Oak barrels, but you wouldn't know it from its sensory expression. A truly remarkable vintage.

 3 bottle purchase limit

100 cases produced

66% Sangiovese, 34% Montepulciano

Segromigno is our homage to Italy's Rosso Piceno, which is a blend of Sangiovese and Montepulciano. Our 2022 Segromigno shows why Sangiovese and Montepulciano are such compatible blending partners. The Sangiovese, from our Benchland property has bright cherry fruit and nice acidity. The Montepulciano, from vines we planted in 2007, provides body, texture and classic plum, cassis flavors. Segromigno is very Italian-like, and not surprisingly, it is one of our most popular wines. 

825 cases produced

75% Zinfandel, 20% Petite Sirah, 5% Barbera

The 2021 vintage delivered one fo the best Zinfandel's in Unti history thanks to a naturally low crop set, and fantastic harvest weather. Very dark and intensely fruity, our '21 is my kind of Dry Creek Zinfandel. This full-bodied wine that is also juicy and perfectly balanced, thanks to our use of Petite Sirah and Barbera in the blend. If you have been a fan of Unti Zin, you won't want to miss this vintage.

500 cases produced

100% Syrah

As always, this 2021 Syrah comes from our "Creekside" block located on the winery property.  This site has well drained soils (loam with gravel and sand) that promotes well-balanced vine growth. In 2021, a low crop set resulted in one of our most concentrated Syrahs ever from this site. It features dark color, intense black and blueberry fruit, along with the classic spice and savory elements of Northern Rhone syrah. Like most of our '21 reds, this Syrah has the structure to age at least 8 to 10 years, but should begin to show well in a couple years. A real vin de garde!

250 cases produced

Accolades:

2019 Vintage: 92 Points WS

2018 Vintage: 91 Points WS

2017 Vintage: 91 Points WS

This Syrah comes from our oldest vineyard located on our Benchland property. Planted in 1991, these vines produce small, thick skinned berries which provide distinct blackberry, bay leaf, cassis and savory flavors that are different from any of our other Syrah vineyard blocks. 2021 was a remarkable vintage, thanks to a naturally low crop set combined with an even-ripening growing season. Easily one of the darkest, most concentrated and complex Syrah's we've ever made, which should age well for at least 10 years.

200 cases produced

Accolades: 91 Points Wine Spectator

78% Syrah, 13% Mourvedre, 9% Grenache

Petit Frere is ordinarily our version of a Cotes Du Rhone The 2022 PF is much more full-bodied than almost any other vintage, thanks to it being 78% Syrah. It includes fruit from our Benchland vineyard, while the Mourvedre and Grenache are from the winery parcel. The Syrah has classic blackberry and cassis flavors in more fruit forward format than our other two Syrah bottlings. Both Mourvedre and Grenache add a nice touch of spice mking it a classic CDR-style wine. It is an outstanding value!

800 cases produced

50% Sangiovese, 30% Montepulciano, 20% Primitivo

Over the years, true Unti fans know and love Rosso del Campo as the everyday "pizza wine" from Unti. The 2022 RDC is a bit more robust than some years due to the vintage and the fact that we did not include Barbera. It really shows the cherry character of Sangiovese along with the darker fruits of Montepulciano and Primitivo. Similar to our very popular 2020 RDC, this is more complex than the average pizza wine. 

250 cases produced

$28

This Syrah comes from our oldest vineyard located on our Benchland property. Planted in 1991, these vines produce small, thick skinned berries which provide distinct blackberry, bay leaf, cassis and savory flavors that are different from any of our other Syrah vineyard blocks. 2021 was a remarkable vintage, thanks to a naturally low crop set, combined with an even-ripening growing season. Easily one of the darkest, most concentrated and complex Syrah's we've ever made, which should age well for at least 10 years.

200 cases produced

60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre

Cuvée Foudre is our version of a full-bodied Rhone blend worthy of Chateauneuf Du Pape. Thanks to a naturally low crop set, the 2021 was a particularly strong vintage for Grenache. The blend is 60% Grenache from our Alban clone vines, 30% Syrah from clones 174 and 877, and 10% Mourvedre, all planted in 1998. It was aged in a 620-gallon foudre, which is neutral. I love this vintage because it is quintessential Unti - meaning it straddles the line between robust Rhone and etherial Burgundy. Who knew a Grenache blend could be so sophisticated? The '21 CF will improve over the next 3-4 years and last another 5. 

Only 60 magnums bottled

Wine Spectator rated Cuvée Foudre over 90 points for the past 5 vintages

This Syrah comes from our oldest vineyard located on our Benchland property. Planted in 1991, these vines consistently render small, thick skinned berries which provide distinct blackberry, bay leaf, and savory flavors that are different from any of our other Syrah blocks. It is also our most structured Syrah, which should age well for at least 10 years.

Only 60 magnums bottled.

Cuvée Foudre, our version of a Chateauneuf du Pape-like Rhone blend, is consistently our most critically acclaimed wine. We use our best lots of Grenache, Mourvedre, and Syrah and age them in a 620 gallon large oak cask the French call a "Foudre", which preserves fruit and vineyard character. 2019 was one of the best vintages we've had for Grenache and, especially Mourvedre, giving this wine a depth of fruit, spice and tannin structure found in our favorite French counterparts.  Is the '19 our best Cuvée Foudre yet? You can decide. For me it is. It will easily age 5 to 8 years.

Excellent gift. Very limited supply!