louis m. martini monte rosso gnarly vine zinfandel

Louis Martini Gnarly Vine Zinfandel is a big, full-bodied red wine with rich blackberry and pepper aromas that lead to a sweep of dark fruit flavors, including blackberry reduction, plum and black currant. The intense fruit blends with layers of spice notes ranging from fresh peppercorns to clove and baking spices. The vibrant and robust wine is balanced by velvety tannins and the spice and minerality characteristic of Monte Rosso’s iron-rich volcanic soils. The extraordinarily long, luxurious finish includes hints of vanilla, pepper and molasses. This Zinfandel wine is from Sonoma Valley, California. Varietal Type: 100% Zinfandel Appellation: Sonoma Valley Aging Regimen: The wine was aged in a combination of French oak barrels (48% new) and American oak barrels (19% new) for a total of 15 months. Ratings: 93 WA, 93 JS