New Age Red

An exciting red blend possessing the juicy freshness of just- picked cherries and raspberries on the palate. The aromas of roses and violets round out the nose.Aromas and flavors of just picked cherries and raspberries combine on the fresh, slightly sweet wine finish.Serving HintsThis wine should be served well-chilled as an aperitif or dessert. Also tastes great with spicy , savory and sweet dishes.Winemaker NotesPicked by hand from the Valentin Bianchi Estate vineyards, the grapes are crushed and cooled, followed by 12 hours of cold maceration (to pull the color from the skins) and pressing. Fermentation begins by inoculation with selected yeasts ,half- way through the fermentation process the wine is centrifuged (spun) to halt fermentation, creating a slightly sweet, semi- sparkling wine.(70% Bonarda/30 % Malbec). Estate fruit was fermented with cultured yeasts - half-way through fermentation, the wine is centrifuged (spun) to halt fermentation, creating a touch of effervescence.