
Graciano Santa Barbara 2021
Our bright and zippy cherry bomb is such a unique, fun, foodie wine. Think cherry Pop Rocks or cola. Chalky, pepper tree leaf, cardamom, and spices
- Brand:Two Wolves Wine
- Region:California
- Sub-Region:Santa Barbara County
- Commune/Village:Santa Ynez
- Varietal:Graciano
- Color:Red
- Alcohol:12.60%
- Size:750ml
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- Country:USA
- Climate:Bud break started late after a cool and dry winter and spring. Most of the growing season saw relatively mild temperatures, with very few days over 100 degrees. The vineyard had an opportunity to ripen slowly as we had no extreme heat waves. On average the fruit for all blocks was harvested a week later than in 2020
- Harvest Technique:Hand harvested
- Soil:loam soils
- Vineyard Size:1.94 acres
- Vine Age (year planted):2015
- Fermentation:Whole clusters loaded into two tanks and blanketed with CO2. Then left sealed for 22 days. The fruit underwent carbonic maceration, converting sugars under low oxygen conditions and produces distinct bright berry aromas. The fruit was pressed and alcoholic fermentation finished in tank.
- Elevage: aged in neutral oak until blending and bottling
- Winemaker Name:Allison Thompson
- Finning & Filtration:None
- Producer Website:https://twowolveswine.com/
- Total Production:192 cases