Birichino Central - Besson Vineyard Grenache Old Vines 2019
California
Red
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95/100
Wine Enthusiast
"The experience of this winery, conducted on a 110-year-old vineyard grown without irrigation, continues to improve with each vintage. On the nose, aromas of fresh redcurrant and raspberry are enhanced by aromas of maquis, gravel and freshly tilled earth. The palate is marked by herbaceous notes, while a robust structure frames flavors of red currant, crinkled carnation and rose tea." (Wine Enthusiast 2021) Probably one of the purest expressions of the grape variety!
Features
Estate
Birichino
Cuvée
Besson Vineyard Grenache Old Vines
Vintage
2019
Designation
Central Coast
Region
California
Grape varieties
100% Grenache
Terroirs
Decomposed granite
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
10% of the grapes undergo an "apassimento" (the bunches are left to dry in a ventilated room for ten days), followed by fermentation/maceration for 6 weeks.
Breeding
12 months in barrels
Alcohol content
14.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Light red dress
Nose
Aromas of red fruit, morello cherry, spices
Mouth
Full and airy, with fine, persistent tannins
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
A perfect match for a rack of lamb with Provence herbs, a royal couscous, a charcuterie platter...
Birichino
Central Coast
Expert opinion
Wine Enthusiast
Rated wine (guide 2021 ) 95/100
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
This winery's experience, gained from a 110-year-old vineyard cultivated without irrigation, continues to improve with each vintage. On the nose, aromas of fresh redcurrant and raspberry are enhanced by aromas of maquis, gravel and freshly tilled earth. The palate is marked by herbaceous notes, while a robust structure frames flavors of red currant, crinkled carnation and rose tea.
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