Birichino - Saint Georges Vineyard Zinfandel Old Vines 2021
California
Red
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91/100
Vinous
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91/100
Wine Enthusiast
"The perfect opportunity to (re)discover Zinfandel, THE Californian grape variety!"
Vines planted in 1922, an expressive terroir, an emblematic California grape variety... All the ingredients are here for this superb wine, with its fresh aromas of plum, blackberry and cranberry. A California wine in all its splendor! - Screw cap
Features
Estate
Birichino
Cuvée
Saint Georges Vineyard Zinfandel Old Vines
Vintage
2021
Designation
Central Coast
Region
California
Grape varieties
100% Zinfandel
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils (vines over 50 years old)
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts
Breeding
In barrels
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright ruby colour
Nose
Aromas of plum, strawberry, blackberry, cherry and, more subtly, cranberry and herbs.
Mouth
Lively, taut attack, notes of allspice, liquorice and red fruit, tannic, spicy finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with beef stew, Dijon-style rabbit, roast lamb mouse...
Birichino
Central Coast
Expert opinion
Wine Enthusiast
Rated (2020 guide) 91/100 (Vintage 2018)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated (2020 guide) 91/100 (Vintage 2018)
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