Winery MartellaZinfandel
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Taste structure of the Zinfandel from the Winery Martella
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Zinfandel of Winery Martella in the region of California is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Zinfandel
Pairings that work perfectly with Zinfandel
Original food and wine pairings with Zinfandel
The Zinfandel of Winery Martella matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of stuffed beef rolls, lamb tagine with prunes or chicken colombo (west indies).
Details and technical informations about Winery Martella's Zinfandel.
Discover the grape variety: Zinfandel
Generous, high-alcohol reds with a dark robe and indulgent palate, showing aromas of stewed blackberry, raspberry, black pepper, liquorice, cinnamon and cooked fruit. Also vinified as a popular sweet rosé (White Zinfandel). Star of California (Lodi, Sonoma, Dry Creek Valley, Paso Robles) with sought-after century-old vines. Identical to Italian Primitivo and Croatian Crljenak Kaštelanski by DNA analysis.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Zinfandel from Winery Martella are 2012, 0, 2013
Informations about the Winery Martella
The Winery Martella is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Fiddletown to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Fiddletown
AVA in the high Sierra Foothills of Amador County, California (1983), on the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada at 460–760 m, volcanic and granitic well-drained soils, continental climate with warm summers and cool nights. Zinfandel from old vines is the signature red: concentrated ripe red and black fruit, spice, and altitude-driven acidity. Syrah, Barbera and Tempranillo as complements. About 20 % of Amador County wines.
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: Cordial
Said of a warm, heady wine. Also used to describe wines and spirits with allegedly therapeutic properties.
