2010 Estate Sagrantino, Napa Valley 1.5L Magnum
This crimson wine is redolent of black currant with a hints of violet, cedar and sage on the nose. It is long and smooth on the palate, with hearty tannins that provide a long finish.
The Vintage: Cool temperatures in 2010 led to a long growing season. A post-verasion heat spike briefly accelerated ripening before cooler than normal temperatures returned, allowing the grapes to ripen at their leisure. Sagrantino is always a late ripener and in 2010 it was again one of the last varietals to come into the winery.
Winemaking: Benessere's Sagrantino was hand-picked and destemmed into a small open-top fermentor. The must was gently punched down throughout the 27-day maceration. The fermented wine went into new and once-used French oak barrels for 24 months maturation before bottling without fining or filtration.
Pairings: Traditionally found in the Umbria region of Italy, this Napa Valley grown and crafted Sagrantino would fare well with typical antipasto meats and cheeses but will stand up nicely to a thick-cut, grilled steak.
Pairings: Traditionally found in the Umbria region of Italy, this Napa Valley grown and crafted Sagrantino would fare well with typical antipasto meats and cheeses but will stand up nicely to a thick-cut, grilled steak.
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.
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