2014 ACORN "ALEGRIA VINEYARD" RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY SANGIOVESE

2014 ACORN "ALEGRIA VINEYARD" RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY SANGIOVESE, CALIFORNIA. 98% Sangiovese, 1% Canaiolo, 1% Mammolo Toscano. (Certified Sustainable)

Acorn aquired some of the oldest Sangiovese vines in Sonoma County, first planted in 1950 by Americo Rafanelli, when they purchased their property in Russian River Valley in 1990. They used cuttings from these old Sangiovese vines when they planted their hillside blocks, which included 25 other distinct clonal selections of Sangiovese and two other Tuscan grapes traditionally blended with Sangiovese: Canaiolo and Mammolo. Co-planted and co-fermented, the 1% Canaiolo adds color and 1% Mammolo adds aromatic complexity to this field blend Sangiovese. The cool climate of the Russian River Valley climate preserves balance of acidity and ripeness for an "old world" style. Fermentation is started first with native yeast and completed with Brunello yeast. It was aged 17 months in 47% Hungarian [30% new], 43% American, 10% French oak. The Hungarian oak adds notes of cinnamon, toasted walnuts, cola, and mocha. The result is a complex, food-friendly red with ripe tannins, velvety mouthfeel and a long finish.

About: Acorn is a tiny family winery located in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County that was founded by Betsy and Bill Nachbaur in 1990. Clay Mauritson assists in winemaking. They specialize in growing and producing co-fermented field-blends (the grapes are interplanted, harvested, and fermented together) and aim to create balanced, food-friendly wines made in the old-world style. (Winery)
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