Cartello 2021 Cab

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, CA

Estate Fruit, Mila Family Vineyard

Soil: Clay and Sand Age of Vines: 10-12 Elevation: 400-500 Feet Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon Farming: Biodynamic (Practicing) Hand harvested Fermentation: Partially destemmed, fermented in stainless steel, gentle maceration with regular pumpovers. Aging: 24 months in new and used French oak

Cartello was born from the idea of restoring everyday value to the best that Alexander Valley has to offer. Sourced entirely from the Mila Family Estate, a stunning 54-acre property in the foothills of Geyser Peak, no attention to detail has been spared. It all started with a three-year land grant with US Davis School of Oenology back in 2003. With their findings another five years was spent planted the right grape vine clones in the perfect location on the property. From there, organic and biodynamic framing practices took over, and we’ve let the land and vintage speak for itself ever sense. 2019 was a wonderful vintage with warm mild days during the growing season which allowed for full ripening and a bountiful harvest. All of our fruit was off the vine well before the late October wild fires. The wines are layered, showing depth and balance. Cartello Cabernet Sauvignon is quintessential Sonoma Cab. Round and generous, it’s everything you’d expect, but there’s no denying it’s seriousness from the quality of the farming, fruit and time spent in French oak. Aged 24 months in 50% new and 50% 2 nd use oak, the end result is a class in restrained power from the region. Supple tannins, integrated oak but with a backbone that’s build for the long haul should you choose to hold onto a few bottles.