Zinfandel Chiotti Vineyard
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-smoked barbecue beef ribs, grilled rosemary lamb chops, or hearty pasta with a rich sausage ragu.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Chiotti Vineyard in Sonoma County's famed Dry Creek Valley, this Zinfandel is a tribute to the Italian immigrant families who shaped California's early wine history. The Chiotti Vineyard is celebrated for its gravelly loam soils and warm microclimate, which yield deeply concentrated fruit. Gallo crafts this wine to showcase the classic Dry Creek style: robust, briary, and intensely aromatic. Typically fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel and aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels, it balances bold blackberry and dark cherry flavors with signature cracked black pepper notes and a touch of sweet baking spice, reflecting the heritage of old-school Sonoma winemaking.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1933 by brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo in Modesto, California, following the repeal of Prohibition, E. & J. Gallo Winery has grown to become one of the world's most influential family-owned wine and spirits producers. Rooted in a philosophy of pioneering innovation, sustainable viticulture, and consistent quality at every scale, the estate manages exceptional vineyard holdings across premier California terroirs. Gallo crafts a versatile portfolio spanning expressive everyday varietals to prestigious terroir-driven bottlings, earning acclaim for rich Cabernet Sauvignon, dynamic Zinfandel, and elegant Chardonnay and Pinot Noir across collections such as the Gallo Signature Series.