Cabernet Sauvignon, Farella Vineyard, Napa Valley
    Di Costanzo

    Cabernet Sauvignon, Farella Vineyard, Napa Valley,

    Destination

    Di Costanzo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Farella Vineyard, Napa Valley, 2014

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Di Costanzo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Farella Vineyard, Napa Valley, 2014

    Massimo's 2014 Farella vineyard is tightly wound at release, the nose a close weave of gravel, cocoa nibs and bright small blackcurrants, with arresting detail and nuance, a sweet supple tannic structure, sheer salty minerality and highly accurate, tightly wound flavours of dark berries, salt, cacao, graphite and blackcurrants. Focussed, long and intense but also classically proportioned - this is old school Napa made with modern levels of precision. 150 cases produced annually. Massimo Di Costanzo’s Farella Cabernet Sauvignon represents much that is exciting about current day Napa valley. A young winemaker, full of experience, making a single small volume cuvee exactly as he would like – without gizmos, but with great care and attention, driven by a desire to make wines that enhance a meal rather than dominate it.

    Maturity:
    Keep/Drink
    ABV:
    14%
    97/100
    Antonio Galloni, Vinous
    The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Farella Vineyard is a powerhouse. A wine of gravitas and muscle, the 2018 is endowed with serious intensity from start to finish. Wild cherry, plum, gravel, incense, dried herbs, gravel and mocha infuse the 2018 with tremendous character as well as nuance.
    Date Reviewed:
    01/2022
    Drinking Window:
    2026 - 2043

    specifications

    country:
    USA
    region:
    California
    Appellation:
    Producer:
    Di Costanzo
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    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.