Chardonnay Sonoma Coast AVA - Francis Ford Coppola
The climate of the Russian River Valley is influenced by the presence of the Pacific Ocean which lies a few miles to the west. In these areas, the Chardonnay grapes ripen, enhancing the aromas and, at the same time, preserving their natural acidity. And the aromas are all found in this Chardonnay, demonstrating how skilful the winemaking was. The Russian River Valley Chardonnay Director's Cut by Francis Ford Coppola Winery matures for seven months in new French oak barrels, and then rests in second passage wood. Well done.
Type: White Wine
Name: Russian River Valley
Origin: U.S.A. - California
Grape varieties: Chardonnay
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Format: 75cl
Allergens: Sulphites
Chalice: Renano
Serving temperature: 10 - 12°C
Tasting Notes: Golden yellow with spicy, honeyed and fruity aromas, reminiscent of pineapple, exotic spices and vanilla cream. The taste is intense, characterized by a deep fruitiness of pear, green apple and passion fruit. The persistence has a slightly citrus finish. Good acidity.
Pairings: It pairs perfectly with seafood cuisine. Excellent with marinated fish.
The Cellar: It took the Coppolas more than twenty years to put back together all the original vineyards, which had been planted on the lands of the Napa Valley Château way back in 1882. Alongside the recovery work on the buildings and the cellar, work was started at the same time a long process of renewal of the vineyards planted in the last century, with which we tried to maintain the roots of the old vines, safeguarding in particular the most important and historic clones that had arrived from France. Among the rows, there is maximum respect for the balance of nature, environment and ecosystem, and the plants are bred in such a way as to be able to harvest pure, rich and concentrated fruits in all their organoleptic nuances. The first wine was made in 1975 and today, all the company's wines derive from proprietary grapes, are certified organic, and are followed throughout their entire production process. Currently the company takes the name of Rubicon Estate, in honor of the ultra-awarded wine based on the Bordeaux blend according to the now typical tradition of the Napa Valley, which has followed, to be honest without hiding it, the authoritative French productions. In Francis Ford Coppola's cellar, highly computerized mechanisms help to create excellent wines, which at the same time are available on the market at an accessible and truly competitive price. However, despite using the most modern and advanced winemaking technologies, the main objective always remains one and only one, aimed at enhancing and enhancing what the territory and the season have been able to express in the bunches. In this way, a range of labels was born capable of satisfying any palate.
