Buccella Mixed Blacks 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Buccella
Label Name:
 
Mixed Blacks
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Amador County (Shake Ridge Vineyard)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache 60%, Syrah 22%, Petite Sirah 12%, Mourvedre 4%, Viognier 2%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C


Tasting Note
Blueberry, pomegranate and raspberry with white pepper; full-bodied palate of mulberry, blackberry and Chinese Five Spice. Aromatics evolve in the glass with a zesty, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled lamb, roast beef, braised short ribs, hearty stews, aged cheeses; Chinese five-spice duck, char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, Korean BBQ, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Aged 18 months in 65% new French oak; bottled unfiltered and unfined.

Vineyard Info
Buccella (founded by Bill and Alicia Deem) produces limited, handmade wines. Mixed Blacks is sourced from Shake Ridge Vineyard in Amador County.