Winery EifrigRicci Vineyards Chardonnay
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The Ricci Vineyards Chardonnay of the Winery Eifrig is in the top 0 of wines of Dry Creek Valley.
Details and technical informations about Winery Eifrig's Ricci Vineyards Chardonnay.
Discover the grape variety: Tinta Madeira
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby robe, silky tannins and an airy palate, with signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), soft spices and Atlantic island notes. A rare, airy profile. Preserved for its heritage value, it is part of Madeira's native grapes studied for their genetic interest and contributes to confidential artisanal island cuvées. Native Portuguese black grape from Madeira, identical to Tinta da Madeira, very rare.
Informations about the Winery Eifrig
The Winery Eifrig is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Dry Creek Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Dry Creek Valley
Mythical terroir of Californian Zinfandel on pre-Prohibition old vines: intense, spicy reds with aromas of candied blackberry, black plum, pepper and leather, ample structure and melted tannins. Signature Sauvignon Blanc as white king with herbaceous notes and bright citrus, dazzling acidity. Also Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Rhône grapes. Small Sonoma AVA (~9,000 ha, 70+ wineries), warm days and cool evenings ventilated from the coast, ideal ripeness-acidity balance.
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: Film maceration
A technique that consists of leaving the grapes to macerate in the open air at a low temperature before fermentation, thus enhancing the aromatic expression of the wine.
