2018 Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Our 2018 Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a slice of history in a glass. We gathered the fruit from a selection of our favorite blocks in our historic Monte Rosso Vineyard, including the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon block in California. The nose fills with Monte Rosso’s signature spice and sweet wood aromatics and a thread of smoky ancho. Notes of ripe cherry, black currant and warm plum compote fill the palate. Underlying hints of sarsaparilla and caramelized oak lead to a long, earthy finish with a touch of wet clay.
TECHNICAL DATA
Appellation: Sonoma Valley
Varietal Content: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot
Alcohol Content: 16.1%
Residual Sugar: 0.6g/L
pH: 3.63
Titratable Acidity: 6.1g/L
The Wine Advocate, May 31, 2022
Martini's 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Rosso Vineyard has the site's characteristic mint and herbal overtones, but it also offers deep cassis and plum notes. Full-bodied, ripe but firm, with typical Cabernet Sauvignon varietal austerity and reserve, framed by fine-grained, silky tannins that linger on the finish, it's a classic example of Monte Rosso Cabernet.