2020 Charbono, Sierra Foothills
In France it’s Douce Noir or Corbeau, in Argentina it's Bonarda, and in California it’s Charbono. The warm days and cool nights of the Sierra Foothills produce a tiny quantity of rare Charbono, rich with black cherry flavor and a hint of thyme.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Charbono
Appellation
Sierra Foothills
Harvest Date
September 30, 2020
Aging
More than 24 months
Fermentation
Whole berry fermentation in open-top containers
Bottling Date
January 2024
Alcohol %
14.3
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Dried cherry, plum, violet, nutmeg, thyme
Vineyard Notes
Vines planted in 2010 at elevation of 2,093 feet with granite and sandy loam soils
Food Pairing Notes
Dry-aged tomahawk steak, duck or dark meat turkey, Stilton blue cheese, axis bolognese, mole sauces, pan-seared lamb, pork tenderloin, Italian sub, grilled tuna, spaghetti alla puttanesca, empanadas, smoked ham
Production
242 cases