Unti Vineyards Segromigno 2014

Vintage 2014 Bottle Sizes 750ml Country USA Region California Appellation Dry Creek Valley Wine Type Red - Still Varietals 85% Sangiovese, 15% Montepulciano Farming Sustainable Vineyard Blend of 85% Sangiovese and 15% Montepulciano. Unti uses the grapes grown on the east hillside and their recently grafted Sangiovese grosso vines. Both of these sections in their Sangiovese vineyard give us a fruit forward wine that is not as structured as their west hillside vines. The Montepulciano was planted in 2005, 2006, and 2007. They now have 2.5 acres of Montepulciano planted — more than anyone in Sonoma County. They aggressively crop thin all of their Italian varieties to improve quality. Viticulture 2014 was a great vintage for both Sangiovese and Montepulciano. Sangiovese has been harvested from September 1st through the 5th—earlier than normal. The 2014 Sangiovese, is more full-bodied than its preceding vintage, perhaps due to drought conditions and a lower yield. Montepulciano, is a notoriously late ripening grape here in Dry Creek, yet they were able to harvest it in late September. MP adds color, body and an interesting chocolate/earth component. Vinification 13 months in French Oak (10% new oak) in foudres. Notes “The drought conditions of 2014 make this version of Segromigno closer to what we would want to make every year; a wine with bright fruit, and fine tannins, making it drinkable now. It is the ultimate utility player in your wine fridge. The kind of wine that is always ready to come off the bench and give you quality minutes on the dinner table.“ - Mick Unti