Winery FortinoCharbono
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Charbono of Winery Fortino in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fortino's Charbono.
Discover the grape variety: Rotberger
Fresh, fruity reds and rosés best drunk young, with a light ruby to deep pink robe, silky tannins and an airy palate with fresh acidity, showing signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry) and floral notes. Also a base for sparkling wines. Grown in Germany and Canada, used mainly for Weissherbst (quality German rosés) and sparkling wines. German black grape obtained in 1928 at Geisenheim (Riesling × Trollinger).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Charbono from Winery Fortino are 0, 2008
Informations about the Winery Fortino
The Winery Fortino is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Santa Clara Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Santa Clara Valley
Historic Bay Area AVA south of San Francisco (23 grape varieties): signature Cabernet Sauvignon dominant as red king on warm hillsides — structured concentrated reds with ripe dark fruits, firm tannins. Heritage Zinfandel and Petite Sirah, spicy and fleshy. Also Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay. Revival around Italian grapes (Sangiovese, Barbera, Nebbiolo).
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: Fumet
Older synonym for bouquet.
