Domaine Carneros
Brut Vintage Cuvée

VINTAGE

2019

COUNTRY

United States

TABLE #

5224

REGION

Napa Valley

93

This is perfumed with spicy violet and truffle notes, which fold over on the palate and join juicy plum and black currant accents. Features a refined frame that turns more muscular on the finish, which boasts spiced vanilla bean. Drink now through 2030. 1,064 cases made, 142 cases imported.

In 2001, Alta Vista became the first Argentine winery to produce single vineyard wines. Alta Vista developed its Terroir Management® system for wine growing and winemaking, wherein grapes grown in distinctive sites expressthe true characteristics of each vineyard through distinctive wines. These vineyards, located in Luján de Cuyo, were planted in 1935. This terroir has great thermal amplitude and there is almost no risk of frost. The climate is dry and soil is clay-loam, deep with pebbles 13 feet from the surface. Irrigation is traditional, with water from the Andes Mountains and groundwater. he selection massale vines are simple Guyot pruned and produce medium-sized clusters, with loose and fine grains.

54% Pinot Noir, 44% Chardonnay, and 2% Pinot Gris
The 2019 growing season started with saturated soils thanks to abundant winter and spring rains. Cooler weather throughout the summer meant plenty of time for flavors and aromatics to develop, and an early heat spike in August helped push the ample crop of grapes to full maturity, with a harvest start date of August 15. The continuing heat of August resulted in a fast and furious sparkling harvest. The wines that resulted have a focused elegance on the palate that finishes with bright acidity.
Aged a over three years in our cellar to enhance complexity.
On the nose, this wine displays lovely notes of honey, pear and lemon zest with a hint of light toastiness. The palate reveals nuances of baked apple, almond paste, and brioche that complement the nose.
Pairs nicely with raspberry tart chocolate, covered strawberries. Perfect with just few toasted nuts or goat cheeses, it will also enhance simple meals to complex meals. Oysters and shellfish dishes work well, and we suggested trying it with Asian cuisine.
12.0%
0.9 gr/l
0.76 g/l
3.10
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