2008 Monte Rosso Vineyard
Proprietary Red
Sourced from one of California's most historical sites, comes our first ever Monte Rosso Proprietary Red Blend. Consisting primarily of Petit Verdot (57%), this blend also features 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, and 2$ Malbec. This wine is bursting with rich, dark berry fruit, hints of licorice, clove, and cracked pepper.
We are sold out of this vintage. Please contact us to reserve your allocation of the next vintage at wineclub@louismartini.com or (866) 549-2582.
| vintage | origin | titratable acidity | ph | alcohol | residual sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Monte Rosso Vineyard, Sonoma Valley | 0.58g/100ml | 3.60 | 15% | 0.12g/100ml |
In The Vineyard
A dry winter and cool, dry spring began the 2008 growing season. An early frost affected some vineyards during bud break, reducing yields. The weather remained fairly mild through the summer, though some heat spikes occured before harvest. Despite these challenges, the weather settled, allowing wineries to wait until the perfect point of ripeness to harvest each varietal. While yields were quite low compared to past vintages, the harvest produced exceptional quality fruit, with great complexity and concentration.
