Favalora Vineyards WineryZinfandel de Sophia
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The Zinfandel de Sophia of the Favalora Vineyards Winery is in the top 0 of wines of Contra Costa County.
Details and technical informations about Favalora Vineyards Winery's Zinfandel de Sophia.
Discover the grape variety: Grecanico
Lively, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden robe, an elegant palate and a sharp preserved acidity, with signature aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers (acacia), almond and volcanic mineral notes. Appreciated for its freshness on warm terroirs. A component of Sicilian DOC whites (Alcamo, Etna Bianco) grown in the province of Trapani. Identical to the Garganega of the Veneto, an autochthonous Sicilian variety.
Informations about the Favalora Vineyards Winery
The Favalora Vineyards Winery is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Contra Costa County to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Contra Costa County
Historic AVA of San Francisco Bay with century-old vines on deep sands (Brentwood, Oakley): Zinfandel signature from old vines planted 100+ years ago (Evangelho, Bigelow, Mazzoni) — concentrated and earthy reds with intense black fruits, spices and firm tannins. Robust and structured patrimonial Mourvèdre (Mataro) and Carignan. Draining sands restricting yields, small berries with thick skins. Also Petite Sirah.
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: Acidity
When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.
