Trentadue Old Patch Red (75cl, 14.5%)

Trentadue Old Patch Red is a California red blend dominated by Zinfandel, from Alexander Valley in Sonoma County. Trentadue Winery farms estate vineyards there, with the oldest Zinfandel blocks dating to 1896. The blend combines Zinfandel with Petite Sirah, Carignane and small additions of varieties such as Syrah, Sangiovese or Merlot depending on vintage, all from head-pruned vines. After fermentation it ages for 13 months in small oak barrels, 20% of them new. The nose shows intense black cherry and ripe plum, blueberry and cherry cola, with vanilla, cocoa, toasted oak and dark licorice. The palate is fresh and juicy, with dried cherry, huckleberry, baked peach, allspice, ripe black raspberry, espresso and dried bay leaf. The finish is long and fruit-driven with a dry close, lingering espresso and subtle oak tannins.