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2018 Seghesio ‘Old Vine’ Zinfandel California – buy online
60.00€
After a thorough examination of the family tree (with one of the parents being Plavac Mali) and the renaissance it experiences in its homeland Croatia, Californian Zinfandel still remains the pinnacle of expression of this variety in the discipline of “old vines.”
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WHO?
The vineyards of the Seghesio family were established back in 1895 when Italian immigrant and winemaker Edoardo Seghesio planted the first Zinfandel vines. Edoardo and his wife Angela continued to cultivate their vineyards even during the Prohibition era when only a few hundred operating wineries remained. Under the leadership of Ted Seghesio, representing the fourth generation in the family, the winery has become renowned as a specialist in Zinfandel and Italian varietals.
WHERE?
Carefully selected grapes come from old vineyards in Dry Creek Valley and the cooler southwest areas of Alexander Valley. The average age of the vines is around 70 years. The old, gnarled vines yield grapes rich in aromatic compounds but low in yield, emphasizing the spicy character of Zinfandel.
WHY?
The stunning concentration of aromas achieved by Seghesio in their wines can be attributed to the age of their vineyards, some of which were planted back in 1895. The extremely dominant aromas of dark berries and typical Zinfandel spiciness captivate immediately. Over time, lighter tones of red fruit emerge, beautifully integrated with oak. Perfectly balanced tannins and acids moderating the immense structure lead to a long finish imbued with fine minerality.
Decanter – 93 pts
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| Volume | 0,75 L |
| Residual sugar | Dry |
| Alcohol | 15.5% vol. |
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