Winery LaRocca VineyardsChenin Blanc
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The Chenin Blanc of the Winery LaRocca Vineyards is in the top 0 of wines of Sierra Foothills.
Details and technical informations about Winery LaRocca Vineyards's Chenin Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Encruzado
Structured, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden robe, an ample palate and preserved acidity, with signature aromas of citrus (lemon), white-fleshed fruits (peach, pear), white flowers (acacia) and granitic mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, sometimes barrel-aged. Absolute star of Dão DOC, considered the great white wine of the region, excelling as a single variety. Autochthonous Portuguese white variety from the Dão.
Informations about the Winery LaRocca Vineyards
The Winery LaRocca Vineyards is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Sierra Foothills to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sierra Foothills
Historic stronghold of Californian Zinfandel (~40% of plantings) inherited from the Gold Rush (1856). Fleshy, sunny reds with signature notes of candied blackberry, raspberry, pepper, liquorice and sweet spices, round tannins and generous warmth. Over-100-year-old vines at Amador. Also dense, peppery Syrah, lively, fruity Barbera, deep 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: Nebuchadnezzar
Bottle with a capacity of 15 litres.
