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2018 Sangiovese - Alta Loma Vineyard

2018 Sangiovese – Alta Loma Vineyard

100% Sangiovese

  • Vintage2018
  • TypeRed
  • AppellationTexas High Plains AVA
  • VineyardAlta Loma Vineyard
ABV
13.8%
TA
6.2 g/L
pH
3.86
RS
0.0 g/L
Cases Made
866

Tasting Notes

Slate, plum, chicory. Aubergine in hue, well-rounded with a sharpness on the finish.

Winemaking

100% Syrah

Aged in 20% new French oak barrels and 80% neutral oak barrels for 18 months. 

ABV: 12.7% | pH: 3.89 | TA: 6.9 g/L | RS: 0.0 g/L

Food Pairing

Cured meats and well-seasoned game meat, which cause the fruit to shine in this wine, as will balsamic.

The Vineyard

AVA: Texas High Plains

Alta Loma Vineyard is a spectacular growing site in Terry County, owned and farmed by the Burran and Floyd families. Established in 2016 with fewer than 10 acres of Syrah and Sangiovese, they have since planted two more varieties that have proven sustainability in the region, including Mourvèdre. Their sandy loam soil is well-drained, suited to the hardy varieties they've selected to plant.