Cartello Syrah 2021
Cartello Syrah is a homage to all the greats from the Northern Rhone in France. In an effort to retain the Syrah’s hallmark signature of spice and pepper, a higher percentage of whole cluster during fermentation comes into play here. Followed by 24 months in second and third-use French oak. The wine is unmistakably sun-kissed by the California climate and retains great freshness and acidity.
Vintage: 2021
Appellation: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County Estate Fruit, Mila Family Vineyard
Soil: Clay and Sand
Age of Vines: 10-12
Elevation: 400-500 Feet
Varieties: Syrah
Farming: Biodynamic (Practicing)
Hand Harvested
Fermentation: 30% whole cluster; fermented in stainless steel, gentle maceration
with regular pump-overs.
Aging: 24 months used French oak
Description
Cartello Syrah is a homage to all the greats from the Northern Rhone in France. In an effort to retain the Syrah’s hallmark signature of spice and pepper, a higher percentage of whole cluster during fermentation comes into play here. Followed by 24 months in second and third-use French oak. The wine is unmistakably sun-kissed by the California climate and retains great freshness and acidity.
Vintage: 2021
Appellation: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County Estate Fruit, Mila Family Vineyard
Soil: Clay and Sand
Age of Vines: 10-12
Elevation: 400-500 Feet
Varieties: Syrah
Farming: Biodynamic (Practicing)
Hand Harvested
Fermentation: 30% whole cluster; fermented in stainless steel, gentle maceration
with regular pump-overs.
Aging: 24 months used French oak
