Kalpela Provincial Red
WINE NOTES
Our Provincial red wine comes from 4 different old vine vineyards scattered throughout the benchlands and hillsides of Mendocino County. Many of these vineyards are still farmed by 3rd and 4th generation Italian-Americans. This vintage displays a rich dark purple garnet color and deep aromas of black cherry, boysenberry, plum, spicy sandalwood with hints of toasty oak. Uplifting flavors of plum, black cherry cola and a subtle of earthiness combine to give this full-bodied Zinfandel a generous mouth-feel. Rich full tannins and balanced acidity lead into a long, lingering finish.
FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS
Enjoy with garlic and rosemary seasoned lamb chops, Italian sausage or spicy tomato pasta dishes. A grilled burger with melted gorgonzola in one hand and this red table wine in the other hand is what the good life is all about.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Length/Type of Fermentation: Crushed into open top fermenters with 4 days of cold soak, pumped over and punched down twice a day for 16 days.
Length/Type of Aging: Barrel aged a total of 36 months in combination of French, American and Eastern European oak (10% new).
78% Zinfandel 22% Carignane
Alcohol: 15.0%
Total Acidity: 0.62 g/100mL
pH: 3.52
Residual Sugar: 0.08% (dry)