2018 Pinot Noir Bella Vigna 750ml
Appellation
Sonoma Coast
Our Bella Vigna Pinot Noir is curated from all of our estate vineyards in the Sonoma Coast appellation, we have created an approachable appellation blend that reflects the characteristics of our family's vineyards and is still true to our Martinelli style. The 2018 Bella Vigna Pinot Noir has inviting aromas of blueberry, black cherry and sweet oak that lift the nose. Deep flavors of boysenberry and clove last into the long and balanced finish.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Sonoma Coast
Alcohol %
14.9
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
Our Bella Vigna label is curated from our Estate Pinot Noir vineyards primarily in the Russian River Valley appellation. We wanted to create a blend that reflects the characteristics of our Estate vineyards and is still true to our Martinelli style. Bella Vigna translates to “Beautiful Vines”, and our winemaking team chose barrels that best denote the flavor profiles of our small, Pinot Noir vineyards combined.
Winemaker Notes
The 2018 season was much calmer than 2017, due to the absence of extra rain
and heat spikes we experienced in 2017. The moderate temperatures in the spring
and summer allowed for a longer growing season and full flavor development.
There was plenty of water in the soil to carry the clusters through the long growing
season with minimal dehydration. Our first day of harvest in 2018 was September
10th, compared with an August 26th start in 2017. It was nice that the production
crew could enjoy the Labor Day holiday right before the long hours and hard work
of harvest began.
