2020 Cycles Gladiator California Zinfandel 0.75 Ltr. Red
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Beautiful, dark, ruby-red color. Rich, sweet aromas of black cherries and strawberries transition into candied fruit notes of plums, red and black currants. A hint of spice and smoke completes the ensemble. Delightfully structured and balanced. Silky-smooth tannins accompany the fruit-driven and long finish. Zinfandel at its best!

A grape like Zinfandel pairs exceptionally well with a delicious piece of lamb, as well as red meats, stews, hearty pastas, and mushrooms.

climate

Mediterranean climate with warm, dry days in the summer and cooler nights. The temperature variation, along with the soil, provides ideal conditions for grapes like Zinfandel to ripen slowly and perfectly.

soil

Lodi: Sandy soils rich in minerals based on granite. As a result, roots must search deep for water and nutrients.

vinification

After harvesting, the grapes are selected and fermented in stainless steel tanks under temperature control. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is transferred to a blend of 1-year-old American oak barrels and older, flavor-neutral barrels for nearly 1.5 years. Afterward, it is blended again and bottled.

vintage
2020
title
California
class
Zinfandel
region
California
country
U.S.A.
color
Red
alcohol
14.00 %
Ltr.
0.75