Monte Rio Zinfandel ‘Old Vines’ 2022 (750 ml)

Winemaker: Patrick CappielloAppellation: Lodi Varietals: 120-80 year old Zinfandel vines Vineyards: Marians, Faith, Mohr-Fry, Shergill Winemaking: Semi-Carbonic Maceration of 100% whole cluster fruit for 8 days in concrete. Grapes were pressed and transferred to stainless steel tanks for 12 days. When fermentation was finished the wines were transferred to 9 year old French oak barrels. Natural yeast fermentation. Farming: Organic Aging: Bottled after 10 months in old wood barrels ABV: 13% Production: 800 cases The fruit was sourced from three organically farmed vineyards - Royal T, Mohr-Fry, and Shergill. These own-rooted vines range from 80-120 years of age and produce low yields of concentrated fruit. 100% whole cluster, carbonic maceration in concrete tanks before being pressed into stainless steel to complete fermentation. All native yeasts. Matured for 10 months in neutral oak. 13% abv. Mr. Cappiello got his start in restaurants, his wine career began in 2002 as a Sommelier at Tr