2016 Di Arie
Encontro
Gallery Collection
Sierra Foothills, CA
Winemaker’s
Notes:
“Encontro”
is a blend of Barbera, Zinfandel, Primitivo and Petite Sirah.
The name symbolizes the serendipitous encounter in our vineyards of
these 4 varieties of wine originating in different parts of the
world. In a way, “Encontro” is an exclusive blend. I
have searched but could not find a blend made out of these four
varieties anywhere else in the world. This is our third vintage of
“Encontro”. The last vintage of “Encontro” was
in 2013.
In
this blend the four varieties are acting in synergy and harmony,
creating a wine with a unique identity and an exciting personality
without any one of the components becoming dominating. In a way this
is the art of blending.
This
wine has strong berry and plum aromas which carry to the palate
adding distinctive black cherry flavors. This nicely structured
wine has complexity and a well-balanced acidity. It is elegant with a
lingering finish of black cherry, mocha and spice.
Varietal
Content:
37.5% Barbera, Estate Grown
25.0% Zinfandel, Estate Grown
25.0% Primitivo, Estate Grown
12.5%
Petite Sirah, Estate Grown
Bottling
Date: 1/30/2019
Cases
Produced: 201
pH:
3.5
Alcohol
Content: 14.5%
Residual
Sugars: Less than 0.1%
