COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet, Mixed Reds
PRODUCER
Seghesio Family Vineyards
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel 2021 is a red wine from Sonoma County, California, produced by Seghesio Family Vineyards. This fifth-generation winery, established in 1895 by Italian immigrants, focuses on Zinfandel, treating it with the same care as other world-class varietals. The 2021 vintage benefited from a dry, moderate growing season in Sonoma County, yielding concentrated fruit. Seghesio manages over 300 acres of estate vineyards across Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River Valleys, with a significant portion of old vines. The winery emphasizes sustainable farming practices and a philosophy rooted in vineyard-driven quality.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Seghesio has been making wine for over 125 years.
Fact 02
They farm some of the oldest Zinfandel vines in Sonoma.
Fact 03
55% of their fruit comes from certified sustainable vineyards.
Fact 04
Zinfandel is treated with the same reverence as Cabernet Sauvignon.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel 2021 is crafted primarily from Zinfandel, with blends often including Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet, and other red varietals. Fermentation techniques varied, utilizing pump-overs in closed stainless steel tanks, open-top fermentation with punch-down cap management, and stainless steel rotary tank fermentation, with skin contact lasting 7 to 12 days. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrels. The wine was subsequently aged for 10 months in a combination of 7% new American oak and 93% neutral French and American oak barrels. Seghesio Family Vineyards prioritizes sustainable farming practices, with 55% of their fruit sourced from certified sustainable estate vineyards.
