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Col Solare Red Mountain - Col Solare 2019
Col SolarePredominantly Cabernet Sauvignon; minor Cabernet Franc Col Solare (Red Mountain) 75 cl 2019
CHF 98.18−9%(CHF 130.91/ℓ)
Recommended price: CHF 107.36
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Technical information
- Producer
- Col Solare
- Name
- Col Solare (Red Mountain)
- Variety
- Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon; minor Cabernet Franc
- Vintage
- 2019
- Gradation
- 14.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Cassis, blackberry, plum, chocolate, spice, graphite
- Vinification method
- Controlled fermentation, extended maceration, barrel ageing
- Aging
- Extended ageing in French oak
- Type of cask
- French oak; proportion of new barrels varies
- Color
- Deep purple-red
- Serving temperature
- 60-65°F (16-18°C)
- Recommended consumption
- Age-worthy; decant before serving
- Pairing
- Grilled red meats, lamb, aged cheeses
- Region
- Red Mountain AVA, Columbia Valley, Washington
- Country
- United States of America
- Production area
- Col Solare estate vineyards, Red Mountain AVA
- Type
- Still red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon)
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This wine by Col Solare, which bears Red Mountain in its name, offers an intense yet measured profile. On the nose there are aromas of dark berries, accompanied by light spice notes and earthy hints. On the palate it shows structure and concentration without excess: tannins are present but well integrated and a freshness supports the sip. The overall balance favors an elegant interpretation rather than heaviness, allowing a pleasant aromatic progression.
It pairs with red meats, mushroom dishes and flavorful cheeses, as well as other robust preparations. It is recommended to serve slightly cool, around 16–18 °C, to highlight its aromas and acidity. With suitable cellaring it can retain good characteristics for a few years; however it is equally enjoyable if opened and consumed now. Indications about the producer and area appear in the name, while specific information on vintage and composition should be checked on the technical sheet.
It pairs with red meats, mushroom dishes and flavorful cheeses, as well as other robust preparations. It is recommended to serve slightly cool, around 16–18 °C, to highlight its aromas and acidity. With suitable cellaring it can retain good characteristics for a few years; however it is equally enjoyable if opened and consumed now. Indications about the producer and area appear in the name, while specific information on vintage and composition should be checked on the technical sheet.
The winery
Col Solare
Red Mountain AVA, WashingtonStati UnitiSince 1995
A winery established through a collaboration between Marchesi Antinori and Chateau Ste. Michelle, focused on high-quality red wines that express the terroir of Red Mountain (Washington, USA).
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Carmenere
- Partnership between Marchesi Antinori and Chateau Ste. Michelle.
- Estate-owned vineyard planted on Red Mountain according to principles inspired by the Antinori estates.
- Strong focus on Cabernet Sauvignon from the Red Mountain AVA.
- Current winemaker with international experience and meticulous management of cellar operations.
The story
Col Solare was created as a partnership between the historic Antinori family and Chateau Ste. Michelle, with its first vintage produced in 1995. Over time the partners planted an estate vineyard on Red Mountain and gradually steered production toward Cabernet Sauvignon wines of pronounced structure and elegance, combining Italian viticultural and winemaking practices with the pedoclimatic conditions of the Columbia Valley.
Production philosophy
Uniting two winemaking traditions to produce wines of great structure, longevity and true to the fruit, with strong attention to detail in the vineyard and cellar.
Terroir and vineyards
The winery is located in the Red Mountain AVA, a small but warm subregion of the Columbia Valley known for poor soils, cool nights and concentrated grapes; these conditions favor the production of rich, structured Cabernet Sauvignon.