Zinfandel Vigneto di Evo
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Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from vintage release, when its lush fruit profile and vibrant spice are at their peak.
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Barbecued pork ribs, grilled lamb chops, aged cheddar cheese
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Vigneto di Evo Zinfandel is a heartfelt tribute to Evo Martinelli, the son of founders Giuseppe and Luisa Martinelli, who spent his entire life farming the family's historic Russian River Valley estate. Sourced from select estate parcels, this wine captures the essence of the family's deep agricultural roots. Crafted using traditional methods, including fermentation with native yeasts and bottling unfined and unfiltered, it represents the classic, opulent Russian River Valley Zinfandel style. The wine is celebrated for its intense aromatics of dark berries, warm baking spices, and a rich, velvety texture that reflects the unique microclimates and well-drained soils of the region.
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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.