COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Zinfandel
PRODUCER
Peirano Estate Vineyards
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Peirano Estate Vineyards, located in the heart of Lodi's Mokelumne River sub-appellation, is one of California's most historic wine estates. Founded in 1879 by Genoese immigrant Giacomo Peirano, the estate is famous for its own-rooted, head-trained Zinfandel vines, which are among the oldest in the United States. Today, the fifth generation of the Peirano family continues to farm these historic vineyards, maintaining a steadfast commitment to producing high-quality, estate-grown wines that remain remarkably accessible.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's Zinfandel vines are own-rooted, meaning they grow on their original rootstocks rather than being grafted, a rarity in California.
Fact 02
Founder Giacomo Peirano originally immigrated to San Francisco with just $50 during the Gold Rush before establishing his Lodi vineyard.
Fact 03
Winemaker Lance Randolph is famous for wearing red shorts year-round, a tradition started after losing a harvest bet in 1997.
FOOD PAIRING
Read more
WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested from the estate's historic, own-rooted Zinfandel blocks, which yield a meager two tons per acre. After gentle crushing, the fruit undergoes fermentation on the skins to complete dryness, followed by 100% malolactic fermentation. Depending on the specific bottling, the wine is aged for 12 to 24 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels, with approximately 15% new wood, to seamlessly integrate the oak influence while preserving the vibrant fruit character.
