2022 Sangiovese West Terrace

100% Sangiovese from ten rows on the west hillside of our steep terraced vineyard planted in 1992. It is far and away our best Sangiovese. The site exposure, clone (Sangiovese Grosso from Montalcino), vine age, and our management of crop level result in making this a classic full-bodied wine that is worthy of Brunello, both in depth and complexity, regardless of the vintage. A heat wave in early September resulted in a deeper concentration of fruit. One of our most age worthy wines (5 to 10 years), this 2022 West Terrace sets the bar for California Sangiovese.

100 cases produced

Estate Vineyard: 10 rows located on the west terrace of our first Sangiovese block planted in 1992. It is Sangiovese Grosso, the clone resonsible for the famed Brunello di Montacino from Tuscany, and planted on 110-R rootstock, which has allowed these vines to perform well at this advanced age.

Harvest: Sept 7, 2022

Winemaking: Destemmed and fermented with native yeast in small open-top tanks. Aged in French oak barrels, 50% new.

Bottled 4/18/24