La Storia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Introduction
La Storia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a premium, estate-grown red wine from Trentadue Winery, located in the heart of the Alexander Valley in Sonoma County, California. The Trentadue family has been growing grapes in this region since 1959, and the "La Storia" line (Italian for "The Story") represents their commitment to producing artisanal, site-specific wines that honor their Italian heritage. The 2018 vintage is particularly celebrated for its balance, benefiting from a cool spring and a steady, calm growing season that allowed the fruit to develop deep complexity.
Wine Description
This Cabernet Sauvignon presents a dense, ruby-purple color. On the nose, it hits with a concentrated bouquet of blueberry, blackberry, cassis, and black cherry, intertwined with savory notes of black licorice, herbs, and ripe olives. As the wine opens, more complex secondary aromas emerge, including leather, iron, cocoa dust, and toasted vanilla.
On the palate, it is full-bodied and "mouth-filling," yet surprisingly fresh due to its lively acidity. It displays juicy dark fruit flavors supported by silky, soft tannins that are remarkably approachable even in its youth. The wine was aged for approximately 15 months in predominantly French oak barrels (about 26% new), which adds a fine toast and spicy finish.
Introduction
La Storia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a premium, estate-grown red wine from Trentadue Winery, located in the heart of the Alexander Valley in Sonoma County, California. The Trentadue family has been growing grapes in this region since 1959, and the "La Storia" line (Italian for "The Story") represents their commitment to producing artisanal, site-specific wines that honor their Italian heritage. The 2018 vintage is particularly celebrated for its balance, benefiting from a cool spring and a steady, calm growing season that allowed the fruit to develop deep complexity.
Wine Description
This Cabernet Sauvignon presents a dense, ruby-purple color. On the nose, it hits with a concentrated bouquet of blueberry, blackberry, cassis, and black cherry, intertwined with savory notes of black licorice, herbs, and ripe olives. As the wine opens, more complex secondary aromas emerge, including leather, iron, cocoa dust, and toasted vanilla.
On the palate, it is full-bodied and "mouth-filling," yet surprisingly fresh due to its lively acidity. It displays juicy dark fruit flavors supported by silky, soft tannins that are remarkably approachable even in its youth. The wine was aged for approximately 15 months in predominantly French oak barrels (about 26% new), which adds a fine toast and spicy finish.
Description
Introduction
La Storia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a premium, estate-grown red wine from Trentadue Winery, located in the heart of the Alexander Valley in Sonoma County, California. The Trentadue family has been growing grapes in this region since 1959, and the "La Storia" line (Italian for "The Story") represents their commitment to producing artisanal, site-specific wines that honor their Italian heritage. The 2018 vintage is particularly celebrated for its balance, benefiting from a cool spring and a steady, calm growing season that allowed the fruit to develop deep complexity.
Wine Description
This Cabernet Sauvignon presents a dense, ruby-purple color. On the nose, it hits with a concentrated bouquet of blueberry, blackberry, cassis, and black cherry, intertwined with savory notes of black licorice, herbs, and ripe olives. As the wine opens, more complex secondary aromas emerge, including leather, iron, cocoa dust, and toasted vanilla.
On the palate, it is full-bodied and "mouth-filling," yet surprisingly fresh due to its lively acidity. It displays juicy dark fruit flavors supported by silky, soft tannins that are remarkably approachable even in its youth. The wine was aged for approximately 15 months in predominantly French oak barrels (about 26% new), which adds a fine toast and spicy finish.
