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Birichino - Saint Georges Vineyard Zinfandel Old Vines 2021

Birichino - Saint Georges Vineyard Zinfandel Old Vines 2021

91/100

Vinous

91/100

Wine Enthusiast

(2018 vintage notes)
California
zinfandel
spicy
tension
great finale

"The perfect opportunity to (re)discover Zinfandel, THE Californian grape variety!"

Vines planted in 1922, an expressive terroir, an iconic California grape variety... All the ingredients come together in this superb wine, with fresh aromas of plum, blackberry, and cranberry. A Californian wine in all its glory! • Screw cap

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Estate

Birichino

Vintage

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 refined

Grape harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine making

Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts

Livestock farming

In barrels

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

Bright ruby red color

Nose

Aromas of plum, strawberry, blackberry, and cherry, as well as more subtle notes of cranberry and herbs.

Mouth

Lively and tense attack, notes of allspice, licorice, and red fruit, tannic and spicy finish

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink from

2024

Drink before

2029

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with beef stew, rabbit à la dijonnaise, roasted lamb shank...

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Wine rating (2020 guide) 91/100 (2018 vintage)

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Wine rating (2020 guide) 91/100 (2018 vintage)

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