2021 Nero d'Avola - Redtail Vineyard

LangeTwins 2021 Nero d'Avola - Redtail Vineyard

Jahant AVA

Our 2021 Nero d’Avola has an alluring scarlet hue and boasts a deceptive complexity in its bouquet. Notes of wild cherries, dried figs, dark chocolate, and earthy undertones develop within minutes of sitting in the glass. True to the variety, a vibrant acidity washes over the palate carrying these flavors through to a savory finish. This classic Sicilian wine pairs wonderful with oxtail ragu with tagliatelle.

The 2021 vintage brought us the earliest start of harvest we’ve experienced, with our crews starting on July 26th. After our white and early red varietals were brought in to the winery, many of our red varietals were predicted to reach maturity at the same time. The compaction of the second half of the harvest season became both a challenge and priority for us. As Fall approached, the smaller fruit set, paired with consistently higher temperatures caused many red varietals to mature rapidly. Varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Petite Sirah came off three weeks sooner than average, with slightly higher brix than targeted, although with good acidity. With all said and done, the vintage came in smaller than expected, though with outstanding quality that we are thrilled to present.

Red Wine

13.5

3.51

6.2 g/L

0.1 g/L

American & French Oak; 14 Months

Farmed responsibly and validated with dual certification through The Lodi Rules and California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA). In 2012 the Redtail Vineyard was planted adjacent to our winery in the heart of the Jahant AVA. The 3.62 acre block has open vines with small canopies allowing filtered sunlight to uniformly ripen clusters.