Pinot Noir Zio Tony Ranch Grace Nicole
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, herb-crusted pork tenderloin
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The Zio Tony Ranch Pinot Noir 'Grace Nicole' is a deeply personal tribute within the Martinelli portfolio, named in honor of Lee Martinelli Sr.'s granddaughter, Grace Nicole. The vineyard itself, Zio Tony Ranch, pays homage to 'Uncle Tony' Bondanza, a beloved family figure. Located in the cool, fog-influenced Russian River Valley, the vineyard features classic Goldridge sandy loam soils that yield Pinot Noir of remarkable depth and concentration. True to the Martinelli family's uncompromising standards, the grapes are hand-harvested, fermented with wild yeasts, and aged in French oak barrels before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. This results in a Pinot Noir of exceptional richness, boasting intense dark fruit character, velvety tannins, and a luxurious, lingering finish that epitomizes the bold, expressive style of Russian River Valley terroir.
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Established in 1887 by Tuscan immigrants Giuseppe Martinelli and Luisa Vellutini, Martinelli Winery is a historic, family-owned estate nestled in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, California. Renowned for its deep agricultural heritage spanning over six generations, the winery is celebrated for farming some of the region's most steep and challenging terroirs, most notably the iconic, near-vertical Jackass Hill vineyard. Under the stewardship of the Martinelli family, the estate employs meticulous hand-farming, dry-farming techniques, and minimalist winemaking practices—such as utilizing native yeasts and bottling unfined and unfiltered—to craft wines of extraordinary concentration and character. Their signature portfolio highlights powerful, old-vine Zinfandels, alongside elegant, single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, and Syrahs that beautifully express the unique microclimates of Sonoma County.