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Benessere is Italian for "wellbeing." That's a factoid we sent to our ex after we enjoyed a couple bottles of this stuff.

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2011 Sorridente Red Wine, Napa Valley 750ml 3-Pack

The 2011 Sorridente is a clear garnet. The Merlot provides a framework of delicate tannins and black cherry aromas. Aglianico adds blueberry and strawberry flavors, as well as exotic spice notes and a firmer tannin profile. The Syrah seduces with its black raspberry, sandalwood and allspice notes. The blend provides a wine that is entrancing and compelling – sure to bring a smile to your face!

Pairings: It’s a delightful wine to sip on its own but it pairs best with food as complex as it is. Try it with grilled shrimp with romesco sauce, a juicy burger smothered in blue cheese or an artichoke and asparagus lasagna.

Vintage: 2011 was one of those years that winemakers dream about but rarely experience: little or no frost, a jump on summer, few one-hundred-degree days, and mild, even weather during harvest.  The crop size was normal, and came in later than the two previous vintages by as much as two weeks.  The fruit developed maturity and varietal intensity at lower Brix levels, resulting in balanced, flavorful wines of great character.

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Benessere explains how they created their Sorridente - a must listen vintner voicemail!

Specs

Winemaking: Sorridente means smiling in Italian, and blending this wine is certainly fun. After we identify the varieties to blend, we taste each barrel to find the ones with just the right character for this wine. For the 2011 Sorridente, we chose 4 barrels of Merlot, 3 of Aglianico and 1 of Syrah. Once we determined the blend composition we returned the wine to barrel to allow the components to “marry” before bottling in June, 2013.
 
  • Blend Composition:  50 % Merlot, 38 % Aglianico and 12 % Syrah
  • Finished TA:  5.8 grmas per liter
  • Finished pH:  3.70
  • Alcohol:  14.1%
  • Production:  224 cases

Specs

Winemaking: Sorridente means smiling in Italian, and blending this wine is certainly fun. After we identify the varieties to blend, we taste each barrel to find the ones with just the right character for this wine. For the 2011 Sorridente, we chose 4 barrels of Merlot, 3 of Aglianico and 1 of Syrah. Once we determined the blend composition we returned the wine to barrel to allow the components to “marry” before bottling in June, 2013.
 
  • Blend Composition:  50 % Merlot, 38 % Aglianico and 12 % Syrah
  • Finished TA:  5.8 grmas per liter
  • Finished pH:  3.70
  • Alcohol:  14.1%
  • Production:  224 cases

Vendor Details

Benessere Vineyards

Owners:
The Benish Family
Founded:
1994
Location:
St. Helena, CA

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Benessere is the Italian word for "well being" or "living the good life" and the name reflects a dedication to producing fine, Napa Valley-grown, Italian varietals and a penchant for providing warm, casual hospitality.

That has been the Benish Family mission since 1994 when thirty vineyard acres surrounding the St. Helena winery were planted primarily to Italian varietals.  Their distinctive Italian wine portfolio includes two varieties not found at any other Napa Valley winery - Aglianico and Sagrantino.  Oter featured wines include: Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio, Rosato di Sngiovese, Old Vine Collins Holystone Vineyard Zinfandel, Moscato di Canelli, and our proprietary red blend - Phenomenon.

The eclectic, high-quality wine collection combined with a picturesque, vineyard-side setting provides a wine tasting experience unique to the Napa Valley.

Saniovese:  We utilize our 10 acres of an outstanding "stable" of Sangiovese cloes to produce and bottle a wine that is100% varietal without the addition of other grape varieties.  The wines are beautiful deep-ruby color, fragrant aromatics and a soulful, food-friendly taste.  Plums, dried cherries, blackberry jam, and sandalwood are readily apparent in the nose.  Depth of fruit, spice and a judicious amount of French oak are dominant components in the mouth.  The clean core of acidity and lingering finish with substantial yet supple tannins are hallmarks of a fine Sangiovese.

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