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2018 SINALUNGA, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Our Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from our top vineyards throughout Napa Valley. An exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon with excellent long-term aging potential. This limited edition Cab is only available for a limited time.

Explore The Story of Sinalunga

"My love of the Sinalunga area prompted me to explore its back roads, medieval structures and outlying villages. Without this intense passion for the monastery and the Sinalunga area, it is likely the Castle would never have been built. Thirty years later, this same passion has inspired me to craft an exceptional wine, in very limited quantities, to be honored with the name Sinalunga. This Cabernet blend epitomizes the love, passion, quality, dedication, and attention to detail that went into the making of Castello di Amorosa. I am proud to present Sinalunga: a wine symbolic of the Castle itself, a crowning achievement."

ACCOLADES

• Jeb Dunnuck (97 Points)

• The Wine Independent (95 Points)

"Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Sinalunga bursts with notes of fresh blackcurrants, redcurrant jelly, juicy plums, and wild thyme, plus hints of tilled soil, espresso, and pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers youthful, lively red and black fruits with a grainy texture and plenty of freshness, finishing long and earthy." - Lisa Perrotti-Brown

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Wine Specs

Vintage

2018

Varietal

90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot

Appellation

Napa Valley

Harvest Date

October 29, 2018

Acid

6.9 g/L

3.65

Aging

20 months in Bordeaux French oak, 100% New Oak

Bottling Date

August 7, 2020

Residual Sugar

DRY

Alcohol %

14.9

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes

Blackberry jam, licorice and chocolate

Ratings

"Lots of cassis, graphite, lead pencil, and scorched earth notes emerge from the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Sinalunga, another powerful, concentrated 2018 from Castello di Amorosa. One of the more structured, tannic wines in the lineup, it has full-bodied richness, a wonderfully pure, layered texture, and terrific balance. Bottles need a good 4-6 years of bottle age, but it should evolve for 30 years or more." - 97+ Points, Jeb Dunnuck "The 2018 Sinalunga is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot. Blackberry jam, spice, licorice, lavender, vanillin gravel and chocolate are front and center in this heady, potent Napa Valley red. I would give the tannins a few years to soften. There is plenty to look forward to." - 93 Points, Antonio Galloni "Spiced plums, morello cherries, cloves and licorice on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with sleek tannins. Juicy and fresh with plenty of berries and spice. Drink or hold." - 92 Points, James Suckling

Vineyard Notes

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon fruit sourced primarily from top vineyards in the Rutherford AVA of Napa Valley, an area famous for producing layered and complex Cabernet Sauvignon.

Production Notes

Sinalunga is a wine epitomizing the love, passion, quality, attention to detail, and dedication that went into the making of Castello di Amorosa. Named for the small Tuscan commune near siena which inspired Dario Sattui to construct the Castello, this Exceptional, limited-production wine is symbolic of the castle itself, a crowning achievement

Winemaker Notes

Winter provided a record-breaking rainfall - a welcome end to the 4-years of drought. Bloom and fruit set in May occurred under ideal conditions. Summer was warm but the vines weathered the heat well and maturity moved along at a steady pace. A short but intense heat wave during the first part of September brought brix levels up dramatically and winemakers waited for the pH, acids, flavor and color development in the grapes to catch up to sugar accumulation. The 2018 wine quality shows a lot of bright acidity and fresh varietal aromas in the white wines, and deep color, sweet fruit flavors. Looking like it will be another classic year! - Brooks Painter, Director of Winemaking

Food Pairing Notes

This bold limited edition Cabernet Sauvignon pairs beautifully with filet mignon, roast duck, or venison with wild mushrooms.

Other Notes

15-25 Years Cellaring

Product Reviews

phil andrews

(Dec 27, 2021 at 1:28 AM)

The best Cabernet ive ever had.

TJ McGill

(Nov 2, 2022 at 4:05 AM)

Brought to a dinner party and everyone was blown away.