COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Fontanella Family Winery
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Fontanella Family Winery, established by Jeff and Karen Fontanella, is nestled in the rugged slopes of Mount Veeder in Napa Valley. Known for its steep elevations, ancient seabed soils, and cool marine breezes, Mount Veeder produces wines of exceptional structure and longevity. This family-owned estate focuses on crafting small-lot, mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon that reflects the unique, challenging terroir of the appellation, where low yields result in highly concentrated fruit.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€110
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Mount Veeder has the longest growing season and the lowest yields of any AVA in Napa Valley, producing highly concentrated grapes.
Fact 02
Founder Jeff Fontanella built his winemaking expertise at prestigious Napa estates like Opus One and Beringer before starting his own winery.
Fact 03
The steep, rugged slopes of Mount Veeder require almost all vineyard work, including harvesting, to be done entirely by hand.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested from steep hillside vineyards on Mount Veeder. After careful sorting, the fruit undergoes fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with extended skin contact to extract deep color and robust mountain tannins. The wine is aged for approximately 20 to 22 months in French oak barrels, utilizing a high percentage of new oak to integrate the structure and add complexity before bottling.
