COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Carignane
PRODUCER
Birichino
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Birichino Carignane Little Big Block Vineyard 2021 is a red wine from Contra Costa County, California, made from the Carignane grape. The Little Big Block Vineyard, established circa 1895, is characterized by its ancient, own-rooted, dry-farmed vines growing in deep sand. This vineyard's location near the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta influences its cooler microclimate. Birichino, founded in 2008 by Alex Krause and John Locke, focuses on low-intervention winemaking, aiming to highlight the unique qualities of historic vineyards and grape varietals.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€26
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard planted around 1895 by Portuguese and Italian immigrants.
Fact 02
Vines are old, own-rooted, and dry-farmed.
Fact 03
Grapes are harvested early in the morning.
Fact 04
Birichino means 'naughty' or 'mischievous' in Italian.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Birichino Carignane Little Big Block Vineyard 2021 is produced using spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes low intervention, with minimal racking and a preference for avoiding filtration to showcase the vineyard's distinct qualities. Grapes are harvested early in the morning to preserve freshness. The producer, Birichino, focuses on utilizing fruit from historic vineyards and employing techniques that highlight the raw materials.
