Peirano Estate Vineyards 2021 Tempranillo
Heritage Collection

WINEMAKING NOTES: 

The Lodi appellation is an ideal growing area for Tempranillo and presents a climate and terroir much more in tune with that of  Tempranillo’s native Spain then other areas of California. The fruit for this wine was HAND PICKED into small bins for gentle  handling and to maintain health and quality.   

Once we have received the fruit at the winery, the grapes are  inoculated with yeast that help retain the fruits’ natural character while extracting a good amount of tannin during an even  fermentation. For this wine we use a combination of rotary  fermentation as well as static fermentation (tank fermentation), because we can get different characteristics from each. After  completion of malolactic fermentation the wine is racked and then aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels, 15% of which is new oak. 

TASTING NOTES: 

This Spanish varietal gives off a glorious garnet color as a sight  for sore eyes. The wine is medium-bodied with aromas of ripe dark plum, boysenberry jam and blackberries. The bouquet from the  barrel adds a hint of toffee. Swirl it around and immediately notice the tears of the wine as they slowly slide down the glass with joy. Take a sip to indulge in a palate of spiced plum,      blackberry, dragonfruit and a touch of goji berry followed by  moderate tannins that linger on the finish. Serve together with Shepard’s pie for a perfect pairing you can’t deny! 

TECHNICAL NOTES: 

• Malolactic Fermentation: 100%
• Total Acidity: .61g     
• Bottled: June 9, 2022
• pH: 3.77 
• Residual Sugar: .40
• Alcohol: 13.8% 

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