Cartello Syrah is a homage to all the greats from the Northern Rhone in France.  In an effort to retain the Syrah’s hallmark signature of spice and pepper, a higher percentage of whole cluster during fermentation comes into play here.  Followed by 24 months in second and third-use French oak. The wine is unmistakably sun-kissed by the California climate and retains great freshness and acidity. 

Vintage: 2021
Appellation: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County Estate Fruit, Mila Family Vineyard
Soil: Clay and Sand
Age of Vines: 10-12
Elevation: 400-500 Feet
Varieties: Syrah
Farming: Biodynamic (Practicing)
Hand Harvested 
Fermentation: 30% whole cluster; fermented in stainless steel, gentle maceration 
with regular pump-overs. 
Aging:  24 months used French oak