Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Cabernet - Ridge Vineyards 2021

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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information
Producer Ridge Vineyards
Name Cabernet Sauvignon
Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2021
Gradation 13.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Forest fruits, spices, vanilla notes
Vinification method Steel fermentation, extended maceration
Region California
Production area Santa Cruz Mountains
Country USA
Type Red wine
Aging 18-24 months
Type of cask French oak barrique
Color Intense ruby red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption Within 10-15 years
Pairing Red meats, game, aged cheeses
Monte Bello Cabernet della Ridge Vineyards è un vino sontuoso che incarna l'essenza della Napa Valley. Proveniente dalle viti coltivate sulle colline di Monte Bello, questo Cabernet Sauvignon è il risultato di un terroir unico combinato con la maestria della cantina Ridge Vineyards.

Il vino presenta un colore rosso rubino profondo, segno della sua struttura ricca. Al naso, si percepiscono intensi aromi di frutti di bosco maturi, cassis e prugna, integrati da sottili note di spezie, tabacco e cedro, caratteristiche della maturazione in botti di rovere francese. Questo bouquet complesso e invitante prepara il palato per un'esperienza di degustazione straordinaria.

In bocca, il Monte Bello Cabernet si rivela corposo e ben strutturato, con tannini setosi che conferiscono una texture elegante e un'eccellente capacità di invecchiamento. I sapori di frutta scura sono accompagnati da tracce di cioccolato fondente, vaniglia e un accenno di terra minerale, rendendo ogni sorso avvincente e piacevole. La lunga e persistente finitura è testimonianza della qualità e dell'attenzione ai dettagli che Ridge Vineyards dedica a ogni fase della produzione.

Questo Cabernet è ideale per essere abbinato a piatti di carne rossa, arrosti di selvaggina e formaggi stagionati, offrendo una versatilità che lo rende perfetto per cene importanti o momenti di meditazione. Un vino che non delude le aspettative dei palati più raffinati e che rappresenta un'aggiunta preziosa alla collezione di qualsiasi enofilo.
The winery

Ridge Vineyards – Winery in California (Santa Cruz Mountains; Sonoma County; Paso Robles)

Discover the story and wines of Ridge Vineyards.

California winery known for single-varietal wines and premium labels such as Monte Bello; with a strong focus on single-vineyard bottlings and sustainable farming practices.
Region: California (Santa Cruz Mountains; Sonoma County; Paso Robles)
Country: United States
Founded: 1962
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignane, Grenache (Grenache Noir), Syrah, Mourvèdre (Mataro), Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne, Picpoul Blanc, Valdiguié, Chenin Blanc
Monte Bello: Ridge's iconic bottling, vinified as a Bordeaux blend from high-elevation vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Single-vineyard philosophy adopted since the 1960s. A historic benchmark Zinfandel from Lytton Springs and Geyserville. Commitment to sustainable practices and transparency about ingredients on the label. Presence in multiple California AVAs, including Santa Cruz Mountains, Sonoma County and Paso Robles.
Winery history
The modern estate has its roots in the reconstitution of the historic Monte Bello winery: a group of Stanford researchers purchased vineyards in the area in 1959, and in 1962 the project was renamed Ridge Vineyards with the first commercial release of Monte Bello. In the following years Ridge expanded production with bottles from historic vineyards, and the arrival of figures such as winemaker Paul Draper helped build the company's international reputation; Monte Bello was among the wines featured in the famous tastings that put Californian wine on the world stage.
Production philosophy
Ridge promotes a single-vineyard philosophy: selecting parcels where climate, soil and grape variety are in balance so that the site determines the style. At the winery it favors a "pre-industrial" approach with measured interventions, the use of natural yeasts and transparent practices. The estate also states a commitment to sustainable farming practices and organic certification for some vineyards.
Terroir and vineyards
Operations are concentrated in California, with estates and wines from Monte Bello, historic vineyards in Sonoma County such as Lytton Springs and Geyserville, and projects in Paso Robles wine regions.
Awards and recognitions
International critical recognition: Monte Bello has appeared among the notable Californian wines in historic tastings, and the winery regularly receives high ratings from critics and wine publications.

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