The Winery A. Rafanelli of Sonoma County of California

Winery A. Rafanelli
The winery offers 5 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.4.
It is ranked in the top 5 of the estates of California.
It is located in Sonoma County in the region of California
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The Winery A. Rafanelli is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 5 wines for sale in of Sonoma County to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Rafanelli, an exceptional winery, is located in the heart of the picturesque wine region of Sonoma County, in the state of California, USA. Proud of their rich and deep family tradition that spans back four generations, this winery is renowned for its strict quality criteria and exquisite wines. Nestled among the hills, the winery is at the center of a breathtaking landscape, far from urban chiaroscuro. The vineyard is home to a variety of lush vines that are meticulously cared for and cultivated according to the characteristics of the terroir. The estate is known for its top-quality Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel, which are grown with great attention to detail. The combination of optimal climatic conditions, fertile soil, and sustainable farming practices yields grapes of the highest quality, which is clearly perceptible in every bottle of wine produced. The A. Rafanelli Estate combines tradition and modernity, which is reflected in their winemaking process. Traditional winemaking methods are still used, but they are complemented by modern technologies to ensure the best expression of the fruit. This process, combined with proper aging, results in wines that stand out for their complexity, balance, and longevity. What particularly sets the A. Rafanelli Estate apart is the remarkable experience it offers visitors. The estate enjoys welcoming wine enthusiasts from around the world for tastings and guided tours. Visitors have the unique opportunity to walk around the beautiful vineyards, visit the winery, and taste the wine selections, all while learning about the winemaking process and the estate's history. The A. Rafanelli Estate .....

Top Winery A. Rafanelli wines

Looking for the best Winery A. Rafanelli wines in Sonoma County among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery A. Rafanelli wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery A. Rafanelli wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery A. Rafanelli

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery A. Rafanelli

How Winery A. Rafanelli wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish tagine, 7 o'clock leg of lamb or garbure landaise.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery A. Rafanelli

On the nose the red wine of Winery A. Rafanelli. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery A. Rafanelli. is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery A. Rafanelli

  • 2002With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.56/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.53/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery A. Rafanelli.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Malbec
  • Petit Verdot

Discovering the wine region of Sonoma County

The wine region of Sonoma County is located in the region of North Coast of California of United States. We currently count 1105 estates and châteaux in the of Sonoma County, producing 2365 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Sonoma County go well with generally quite well with dishes .

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Planning a wine route in the of Sonoma County? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery A. Rafanelli.

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.