Winery MariposaCruzin Primitivo
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The Cruzin Primitivo of the Winery Mariposa is in the top 0 of wines of Paso Robles.
Details and technical informations about Winery Mariposa's Cruzin Primitivo.
Discover the grape variety: Pelaverga
Light, elegant reds with a clear ruby colour, silky tannins and a silky palate, showing intense signature aromas of white pepper (hallmark), spices, red fruits (strawberry, raspberry) and floral notes. Distinctly airy and spiced profile. Absolute star of the Verduno Pelaverga DOC, signature of a confidential Langhe terroir and one of the most distinctive Piedmontese reds. Native Piedmontese black variety grown almost exclusively around Verduno.
Informations about the Winery Mariposa
The Winery Mariposa is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Paso Robles to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Paso Robles
Powerful, sun-drenched reds of California's Central Coast: ripe, concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) with notes of plum and chocolate, round tannins. Emblematic Rhône grapes — fleshy peppery Syrah, fruity Grenache, structured Mourvèdre, Viognier in white. Spicy old-vine Zinfandel, a local signature. AVA of San Luis Obispo, 11 sub-AVAs, Mediterranean climate with thermal swings on limestone soils.
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: Balance
Harmony of the different organoleptic elements of a wine. The balance is linked to the typicity of each wine. The sweetness of a sweet wine is an element of its balance, whereas a Sancerre or a Chablis will be asked to be lively and dry.
