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Papa Nonno, Tuscan-Style Red, Dry Creek Valley |
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Wine Details
Price:
$17.00 per bottle
Description:
tribute wine to my grandfather Pietro Bernacchi who was called "Papa" by his daughters and "Nonno" by his grandchildren. He was from a small town near Lucca, Italy in the region of Tuscany. He came to America in 1908 with 3 brothers in search of economic opportunity while 2 brothers remained in Italy to sharecrop with their father. They were hard working individuals that shared a love for agriculture and were true agrarian stewards of the land. They were all family winemakers, had a deep respect for food and wine, and all lived long and healthy lives. Tanti Grazi Nonno for your genes and inspiration.
Papa Nonno wine is a unique blend of red varietal grapes fermented together with a small amount of white grapes to produce a dry full bodied wine in a style similar to the Chianti wines of Tuscany. The backbone of the wine is 58% Zinfandel, with 27% Cabernet, 11% Carignane, and 4% mixed whites. With the exception of the Cabernet, the vines used in this production are 50-90 years old. The co-fermentation provides a complexity and color not obtained by post fermentation blending.. Aged 19 months in American oak. Bright fruit flavors of berry, plum and cherry combine with moderate tannin and acidity for a balanced mouthfeel. A delicious hearty wine that pairs well with BBQ meats, pasta and a wide variety of foods.
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