Nicosia - Contrada Monte Gorna Etna Rosso 2024 (750ml) Santa Barbara County

Nicosia - Contrada Monte Gorna Etna Rosso 2024 (750ml) Santa Barbara CountyThe Nicosia Cru wines of Etna come from the Monte Gorna estate, located in the Trecastagni area, very close to the wine cellar. A red and a white wine, made with organic grapes, that authentically represent the great expression that this terroir and its native vines can offer. These DOC wines are the demonstration that on the volcano each slope, each area, each vineyard can produce wines with different characteristics, giving unique and unrepeatable

Deep purple-black in color

this pushes a mix of yellow apple

Matured for 10 months in 25% new French oak

It is the result of a selection of Lynch-Bages' youngest vines and specific plots which represent between 25 to 40 % of the harvest depending on the vintage

Appellation(s) Alexander Valley

23% CabernetFranc

(RV) (12/2011)

which are in harmony with tones of good wood

Critical AcclaimJS90James SucklingAttractive blueberry and blackberry fruit

black olive and a light marine influence

spiced orange peel and sarsaparilla on the balanced palate

who gradually renovated the château and its winemaking facilities