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Favero
2004 Monte di Sassi Estate Red Table
Wine
Appellation: Sonoma Valley
Varietals: 65% Sangiovese, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon Harvest:
Handpicked October 6, 2004
Brix at Harvest: 24.1 pH: 3.5 TA: 4.0 g/1 TA
Cooperage/Aging: 100% French oak barrels (50% new) for 18
months
Fermentation: Basket pressed, 9 days of fermentation, pressed
immediately
Racking: Initially racked after first month; two more rackings
prior to bottling.
Alcohol: 13.2% by volume
Production: 125 cases
Suggested retail price: $32.00
Tasting Notes:The Monte di Sassi red table wine is modeled after the
Italian Supertuscan Vino Da Tavola--a blending practice which combines the
profiles of both Chianti Classico Sangiovese with top-quality claret varietals
common in Bordeaux (in this case Cabernet Sauvignon). In Italy, the blend is
very well known from the Bolgheri region, an area located in the coastal zone of
Tuscany. In comparison, Sonoma Valley's dry daytime heat and its close proximity
to the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean, Allow these specific grapes to flourish
in a fashion similar to those influenced by the Mediterranean Sea.
The 2004 Monte di Sassi is the latest
and greatest Supertuscan -styled wine hand crafted by Favero. Rich aromas of blueberry,
violet pastille, cocoa and fresh roasted coffee beans abound. The mouthfeel is luscious
and loaded with dense flavors of fresh blackberries, bing cherries, and subtle earthtones.
The long dry finish works well with matured cheeses, lamb, sausage, grilled vegetables, or
pastas with zesty red sauce. Balanced structure provides the wine with agability in the 3-8
year range. All grapes used to create the Monte di Sassi are estate grown
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Favero 2003
Estate Sangiovese
Appellation:
Sonoma Valley
Varietal: 100%
Sangiovese Harvest: Handpicked September 29, 2003
Brix at Harvest:
24.1 pH: 3.45 TA: 6.8 g/1 TA, using 35 pound lugs
Cooperage/Aging: 100% French oak barrels (50% new) for 16 months
Fermentation: Eleven days of fermentation, then pressed immediately
Racking: Initially racked after first month; two more rackings
prior to bottling.
Production: 100 cases
Suggested retail price: $28.00
Tasting Notes: Greve, located in the Chianti Classico region
of Italy, is a sister city of the historic Sonoma, California. Similarities
can certainly be drawn between the world-renown wine regions, which
surround these cities. The Favero vineyards, for example, are tucked
up in the hidden Lovall Valley, a sub-zone located in the hills
northeast of downtown Sonoma. At an altitude of 800 feet, the vineyards
are influenced by the dry air, steep hills, rocky terrain and integrated
agriculture (apples, plums and olive trees), providing a comparable
landscape to the Florentine hillsides surrounding Greve.
The process to make this 2003 Estate Sangiovese started at harvest
with the selection of very ripe fruit. These flavors are still very
pronounced in the bottle. In addition, aromas of rose petals, coffee,
cedar and dark chocolate are combined with this big, luscious fruit,
spice, and balanced oak. Food pairings range from Charcuterie and
mature cheese plates, gourmet pizzas, beef, seasoned pork, and zest
sauces. This is not a light wine by any means; 3-5 years of aging
is recommended. All grapes were estate grown and no commercial pesticides
used during growing season.
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Moscato, produced in 2004. Our Moscato Del Millenio is a delicious dessert wine.
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