Nose
Ripe cherry and currant aromas, barrel spice, and dried savory herbs.
Palate
Elegant entry, mountain bramble fruit, medium-full body, mineral, and lively acidity, with a long finish.
Growing Conditions
Monte Bello’s West Block is located within the nineteenth-century estate founded by Osea Perrone. At 2600′ elevation, full exposure to the Pacific Ocean keeps these vines cool, which allows the grapes to ripen slowly. Early bud-break advanced harvest by a month.
Winemaking
The grapes were whole-berry fermented for seven days before pressing. Once natural malolactic was underway, the wine was pumped to new barrels, and racked quarterly to clarify by gravity.
Appearance
Deep ruby color.
