Description
Ferrari-Carano Siena Red Blend
Don and Rhonda Carano, natives of Reno, Nevada, and second generation Italian-Americans, founded Ferrari-Carano in 1981. Don and Rhonda were introduced to the beauty of Northern Sonoma County in 1979 while searching for wines to enhance the wine lists at the Eldorado, their hotel casino in Reno. They eventually purchased a 60-acre parcel in the Alexander Valley, and realizing the potential for the area, began to acquire additional vineyard land. Ground was broken for Ferrari-Carano Winery in Dry Creek Valley in 1985.
Ferrari-Carano has always been a leading producer of world-class, nationally-acclaimed wines. Vintage after vintage, the wines exhibit a remarkable consistency of style and elegance. Ferrari-Carano’s uncompromising commitment to quality and excellence is a reflection of the desire to produce memorable wines that enhance the pleasures of gracious entertaining.
HOW IT’S MADE
Upon entering the winery, the hand-harvested grapes are sorted, destemmed and then cold soaked for 3 days. Following the cold soak, yeast is added and pump overs commence, one to two times daily, for the duration of primary fermentation.The wine is drained and pressed, then moved to barrels for malolactic fermentation.The wine completes a total of 27 months barrel aging in wine caves before bottling.
THE VINTAGE
2019 began with rain that brought our total rainfall to well above the annual average amount. March was cooler and wetter than normal, which led to later bud break and bloom dates. Summer brought typical warm weather to Sonoma County, heating up even more later in August and September. Favorable weather continued allowing the grapes the “hang time” needed to develop rich, fruit-forward flavors.
The 2019 Siena offers inviting aromas of butterscotch, freshly baked raspberry streusel and mocha. Bursting with juicy ripe plum flavors and fig jam, this medium-bodied wine finishes with notes of gingerbread and hints of sweet oak. Siena pairs perfectly with savory Italian food, like pasta with flavorful tomato sauces or pizza. Siena is also delicious with dishes like chicken cacciatore, duck salad with raspberries or oranges, or simply prosciutto on crostini.
Ferrari-Carano Siena Red Blend Notes To Your Senses:
- APPEARANCE: Ruby red
- AROMA: Butterscotch, freshly baked raspberry streusel and mocha
- TASTE: Juicy ripe plum flavors and fig jam
- FINISH: Lingering notes of gingerbread and hints of sweet oak
- ABV: 14.5%
- PAIRING: Chicken cacciatore, duck salad with raspberries or oranges, or simply prosciutto on crostini
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