COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Petite Sirah
PRODUCER
Parducci Wine Cellars
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Parducci Wine Cellars, founded in 1932 by Adolph Parducci during the final year of Prohibition, is Mendocino County's oldest continuously operating winery. Located in Ukiah, California, the estate has long been a pioneer in sustainable and organic winemaking. The 'True Grit' Reserve line was created to honor the passion, perseverance, and resilience of the Parducci family through agricultural depressions, wildfires, and corporate transitions. Sourced from California Certified Sustainable vineyards, this wine represents the rugged spirit and unique terroir of Mendocino County, where hot days and cool, maritime-influenced nights allow grapes to develop deep complexity.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded in 1932, Parducci Wine Cellars is the oldest continuously operating winery in Mendocino County.
Fact 02
The True Grit Reserve Petite Sirah 2018 received an outstanding 94-point 'Cellar Selection' rating from Wine Enthusiast.
Fact 03
This wine is officially certified vegan and sourced from California Certified Sustainable (CCSW) vineyards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for the True Grit Reserve Petite Sirah are 100% estate-grown in the historic vineyards of Ukiah within Mendocino County. The fruit is harvested at optimal phenolic ripeness, benefiting from the dramatic diurnal temperature shifts of the region. Following fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to manage extraction, the wine is aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels. This oak program integrates the robust, naturally high tannins of the Petite Sirah grape while adding structural complexity before bottling.
