The science of winemaking including the chemical and technical aspects of vinification.
About the Wine
About
the Wine As with most close
Italian families, the Salvestrins enjoy their daily life around
good food and wine. However, the quandary was always having the right type of
wine to go with the various Northern Italian food that Chef
Susanne Salvestrin (the family Matriarch) often cooks. Being
in the heart of ‘Cab Country’ there was only one logical
solution...grow a world-class Sangiovese and make a ‘Super
Tuscan’ that pairs well with her foods. Out of this effort was
born ‘Retaggio’ (meaning ‘legacy’) that any good
Italian son would do for his Mama...now that’s Amore!
Tasting Panel
Notes Tasting
Panel Notes Knowing that the Salvestrin
family produces one the best Sangioveses in the valley, we were all very excited
to explore their effort for a California “Super Tuscan” style wine...they
did not disappoint in the least. We love what this unique blend offers –
four varietals that work extremely well together – producing a wine that
is a great balance of fruit and acidity which makes it such an easy drinking wine
with or without food. Holding just the right amount of Merlot and Cab to the mix
finishes out the palate which sometimes Sangiovese on its own lacks. An impressive
everyday wine along with a great value.
Special
Rates • Reserve & Library Wine Offers • Pre-release
‘Estate
Only’ Wines • Harvest Party Invite
2006
‘Retaggio’ Super Tuscan Red
St. Helena - Napa Valley
45%
Sangiovese, 35% Merlot
15% Cabernet Sauvignon,
5% Petite Sirah
Price:
$34/Btl. (10% off case)
Item# - SERET06
Winemaker’s
Quote: “The
color of dark rubies and garnets captures your eye. Enticing aromas of black cherry,
blueberry, blackberry and warm earthly leather notes holds your attention while
spicy characters linger on the entry with a balance of dark fruit and toasty oak
on the mid palate followed by a long finish that is elegant yet complex and invites
you back to experience it all over again.”
~ Rich Salvestrin, Proprietor/Winemaker
Favorite
Pairings: Anything
Italian: tomato based sauces/pastas, antipasti, minestrone soup, Italian meatloaf
