Montesecondo Il Rospo IGT 2018

toasted walnuts

In Wine Spectator Magazine’s year-end ranking of wines

the winery owns 15 sites totaling 560 vineyard acres in Carneros

Understated and subtle tannin provides welcome structure

From its modest inaugural vintage of 800 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon and 800 cases of Merlot in 1978

and brioche on the full-bodied palate

Delicately balanced oak influence contributes cocoa and coffee bean notes while remaining completely respectful of the fruit

Rutherford

Fruit is sourced primarily from Frank family-owned Lewis Vineyard as well as neighboring Beckstoffer Vineyards and Hudson Vineyards located in Napa-Carneros and Sangiacomo Vineyards located in SonomaCarneros

Howell Mountain and Anderson Valley as well as other prime locations in Napa

Varietal:   Merlot

silky smooth tannins