COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Primitivo
PRODUCER
Oak Ridge Winery
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
OZV is the flagship brand of Oak Ridge Winery, the oldest operating winery in Lodi, California. Originally founded in 1934 as a cooperative, the estate was purchased in 2002 by third-generation grape grower Rudy Maggio. Today, it is owned and operated by his three daughters—Lisa, Shelly, and Raquel Maggio—making it a prominent, family-run, and female-led winery. The name OZV stands for Old Zin Vines, paying homage to Lodi's historic Zinfandel heritage. This Rosé of Primitivo utilizes estate-grown Primitivo, a clonal sibling of Zinfandel, farmed sustainably under the rigorous, third-party certified Lodi Rules program.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
7-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
OZV stands for 'Old Zin Vines,' celebrating Lodi's historic Zinfandel heritage with its clonal sibling, Primitivo.
Fact 02
Oak Ridge Winery is Lodi's oldest operating winery, founded in 1934 and now run by three sisters of the Maggio family.
Fact 03
The estate vineyards are 100% certified sustainable under the rigorous, third-party Lodi Rules program.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2023 vintage began with a wet winter followed by a cool spring and summer, allowing for a gradual ripening of the estate Primitivo grapes. Harvested in mid-September 2023, the grapes were immediately pressed upon arrival at the winery to limit skin contact and color extraction, achieving a delicate pink hue. Fermentation was conducted at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fresh, vibrant fruit esters. The wine was aged entirely in 100% stainless steel to maintain high-vibrancy fruit profiles and prevent oxidation before bottling.
