Winery DomenicoCabernet Franc
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The Cabernet Franc of the Winery Domenico is in the top 0 of wines of Amador County.
Details and technical informations about Winery Domenico's Cabernet Franc.
Discover the grape variety: Mazuelo
Full-bodied, tannic reds with a dark ruby robe, firm tannins and a dense palate with preserved acidity, showing signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), spice, pepper, Mediterranean garrigue and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential, contributing structure and acidity to great Riojan reds. A traditional component of Rioja DOCa blends with Tempranillo. The Spanish synonym for Carignan, a Mediterranean variety originating in Aragon.
Informations about the Winery Domenico
The Winery Domenico is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Amador County to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Amador County
Historic heart of Californian Zinfandel in the Sierra Foothills (Gold Country): signature Zinfandel as king red (old vines >100 years) — powerful and spicy with notes of candied blackberry, plum, raspberry, black cherry, pepper and a cocoa touch, round tannins and generous alcohols (14-16%). Rhône grapes (Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Viognier) as sunny backup, Italian (Sangiovese, Barbera). Hot high-altitude climate (300-600 m), decomposed granitic soils.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Shine
Character of a wine that reflects light with brilliance. The brilliance is enhanced when the wine is decanted.
