Di Costanzo Cabernet Sauvignon Caldwell Vineyard 2018

nur 115 Kisten und erstmals von Massimo Di Costanzo produziert

- 96 Punkte VINOUS, Antonio Galloni: "The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Caldwell Vineyard, a tiny cuvée of just five barrels, has turned out beautifully. Sumptuous and racy, with bright red fruit, blood orange, mint, licorice, sage, rose petals, volcanic soils mixed with ash yields a wine of unreal aromatic and flavor complexity. Time in the glass brings out the wine's inner perfume and nuance. In this vintage, the Caldwell stands out for its persistence, brightness and depth. It also has the softest contours, so I imagine it will start drinking well before the other vineyard designates."

- 96 Punkte WINE ENTHUSIAST, Virginie Boone: "From the historic site in the cooler-climate appellation, this is an outstanding, elegant and complex 100% varietal wine. Leather accents a core of savory, edgy black fruit as secondary notes of tobacco, clove and cedar build. This wine is impressively earthy, Old World and remarkably polished."

In the glass, the Di Costanzo Caldwell Vineyard Cabernet displays a shimmering, crystalline, ruby color. This wine’s bright, aromatic freshness greets you immediately, with a dance of floral perfume, bitter orange, and abundant red fruit. It’s immediately recognizable as classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Crunchy cranberry and raspberry tea on the palate are supported by a warming kirsch note. Tannins are fine-grained. A pleasing pop of acidity delivers balancing succulence. Immediate pleasure awaits those who decant and drink in the short term. Collectors can enjoy extended cellaring for 15-20 years.“