Favero 2006 Monte di Sassi Estate Red Table Wine

Appellation: Sonoma Valley
Varietals: 65% Sangiovese, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon Harvest: Handpicked October 10, 2006
Brix at Harvest: 26.2 pH: 3.5 TA: 4.0 g/1 TA
Cooperage/Aging: 100% French oak barrels (50% new) for 18 months
Fermentation: Basket pressed, 13 days of fermentation, pressed immediately
Racking: Initially racked after first month; two more rackings prior to bottling.
Alcohol: 13.2% by volume
Production: 106 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 2006 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 Order Now...

Favero 2005 Estate Sangiovese

Appellation: Sonoma Valley
Varietal: 100%
Sangiovese Harvest: Handpicked September 29, 2005
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 2005 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.

Favero 2005 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation: Sonoma Valley
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Brix at Harvest: 26.2 Ph: 3.5 TA; 4.0 g/1 TA
Cooperage/Aging: 100% French oak barrels (50% new) for 18 months
Fermentation: Thirteen days of fermentation, then pressed immediately
Racking: Initially racked after first month; two more rackings prior to bottling.
Production: 100 cases
Suggested retail price: $42.00

Tasting Notes: The 2005 Favero Cabernet Sauvignon is a winemaker’s wine! Savor the briar fruit, hints of dark licorice and notes of mocha from the distinctive French Oak. The lush mouthfeel of intricate tannins with its lingering finish make this smooth, yet powerful wine, a favorite now and for years to come.

This elegant wine was hand crafted by Favero. All grapes used to create it were estate grown at the Favero Vineyards in the Mayacamas Mountains with desirable Eastern exposure. Well-drained, Tuscan soil produce the concentrated, structured tannins. The Favero vineyards 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 providing a comparable landscape to the Florentine hillsides surrounding Greve, Italy…a sister city of Sonoma, California.

Rich, velvety fruit is a trademark of this Cabernet. The long, dry finish works beautifully with matured cheeses, lamb, sausage and beef. The balanced structure provides the wine with agability in the 3-10 year range.

Aged in the cave that Fred Favero built himself in the side of the Monte di Sassi or Mountain of Rock that towers over the historic Sonoma Valley, the 2005 Favero Cabernet Sauvignon is a remarkable wine.

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