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Wine Details
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Description:
The 2001 Vincere is a blend of 49% Barbera, 46% Sangiovese, and 5% Cabernet. All of the fruit for this wine was grown on our 5.8-acre Home Ranch vineyard. Only 300 cases were produced in this vintage.
Unlike the 2000 release of Vincere, which was a study in red fruits and exotic spices, 2001 is a muscular, intense wine that takes its top note from blueberry-laden Barbera. This varietal yielded for the first time in 2001 and contributes to Vincere’s firm acidity and aromas of roasted meats and freshly-turned earth in addition to the perfume of perfectly ripe blueberries.
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Varietal Definition
Barbera:
A red-wine grape of Italian origin that produces sturdy, tannic wines capable of aging. Barbera is widely planted in Italy’s Piedmont region, where it accounts for half the total acreage. Most California Barbera is grown in the Central Valley and finds its way into generic or proprietary blends. The Sierra Foothills, Paso Robles, Santa Clara and Sonoma, where very warm days are moderated by cool nights, produce some of the state’s best varietal Barberas. The fruit is naturally high in acid, which it retains very well, even in hot climates. Barbera grapes are also high in anthocyanins, but only low to moderate in tannin content. The resulting wines are deep, purplish black in their youth, but tend to early browning and lightening as they age. Tannin from oak aging can help somewhat to stabilize color.
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Sangiovese:
Sanguis Jovis, the Latin origin for the varietal name, literally means “blood of Jove.” Sangiovese is one of the oldest known varietals and it is likely that ancient Etruscan winemakers cultivated it, although the first literary reference to Sangiovese was in 1722. Sangiovese is probably indigenous to Tuscany, whose most famous wine is Chianti. Chianti is a blend that currently contains a minimum of 90% Sangiovese.Sangiovese thrives in hot dry climates. Because these climatic criteria generally enhance quantity, rather than quality, it takes careful cultivation and winemaking techniques to produce really excellent wine from this grape.
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