Louis M. Martini Monte Rosso Vineyard Gnarly Vine Zinfandel 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Louis M. Martini
Label Name:
 
Monte Rosso Vineyard Gnarly Vine Zinfandel
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sonoma Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
16.2%
Grape(s):
 
Zinfandel
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 96; James Suckling 94; Vinous 93; Wine & Spirits 92; Wine Spectator 90; Wine Enthusiast 90

Tasting Note
Aromas of raspberry, black cherry, cinnamon and Sichuan pepper lead to concentrated dark and red fruit, baking spices and dusty earth. Full-bodied, plush texture with bright acidity and a long, perfumed finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, barbecued pork ribs, roasted lamb; Asian pairings: char siu, Korean BBQ, spicy Szechuan pork, hoisin duck, mushroom stir-fry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested old-vine Zinfandel; cold soak and open-top fermentation; aged ~15 months in new French (48%) and American (19%) oak.

Vineyard Info
Sourced from historic Monte Rosso Vineyard (vines planted c.1893) on red volcanic soils; Louis M. Martini bottles this single‑vineyard Zinfandel as a premium release.