2019 ZINGARO, Old Vine Zinfandel
Our 2019 Zingaro is an old vine Zinfandel wine from the cool climate Russian River Valley. The wine displays classic notes of ripe black fruits, sweet tobacco, and white pepper. Made in the style of an Italian Primitivo. A perfect accompaniment to your favorite BBQ dishes.
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ACCOLADES
• Owen Bargreen (92 Points)
"A blend of 91% Zinfandel with 9% Primitivo, this old vine Russian River Valley Zinfandel shows off potpourri with fresh dill and stewed strawberry notes on the nose. The palate is soft and inviting with a smooth texture and gorgeous length. Great to consume now, enjoy this outstanding new Zinfandel over the next eight years. Drink 2022-2030."
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*92 Points - Owen Bargreen*
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
91% Zinfandel, 9% Primitivo
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Harvest Date
October 14, 2019
Acid
6.7 g/L
pH
3.51
Aging
18 Months in Bordeaux French Oak, 35% New Oak
Bottling Date
May 5, 2021
Residual Sugar
DRY
Alcohol %
14.9
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Juicy notes of ripe black fruits, sweet tobacco, and white pepper.
Vineyard Notes
Our Zingaro is made from a blend of Zinfandel fruit sourced from the cool-climate Russian River Valley AVA in northern Sonoma County, along with a touch of our own Primitivo grown in front of the Castello. The cool climate of Russian River Valley allows for slow ripening of the fruit, resulting in full flavor development and increased complexity, while the old vines produce fewer, more concentrated clusters, which add an extra layer of depth and complexity to the finished wine. The Zinfandel fruit is grown at Boschetti Vineyard, it was planted in the 1920's by Pietro and Centurio Boschetti. the vineyard has been a mainstay for almost a century.
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
A perfect accompaniment to your favorite BBQ dishes.
Product Reviews
Ron Station
(Sep 7, 2022 at 3:42 PM)
An excellent Zinfandel, medium bodied and well balanced with a solid tannin structure. Was impressed when we received as gift from my coworker.
Stas Pruchansky
(Oct 31, 2022 at 3:54 PM)
Super excited about this Zinfandel. Probably best one i've tasted so far. Pepper and oak, hints of ash, dry and bitterish astringent finish
Brianna Young
(Nov 21, 2022 at 3:44 AM)
black cherry blackberry plum red fruit earthy
Nato White
(Dec 8, 2022 at 2:34 AM)
Sweet red fruit. Strawberry vanilla. Some oak. Body fruity silky smooth a little tannic and dry at
