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This old vine Zinfandel is the initial release by GiaDomella and comes from an estate vineyard located along the Russian River owned by the E. Passalacqua family under the guidance of winemaker Nick Goldschmidt. The land where this historic vineyard is situated has been in our family for nearly a century and has been owned in succession by our great-grandparents, grandparents and parents. Grape growing and winemaking have always been a piece of our family heritage. GiaDomella is a tribute to this heritage and is named after Gianna, Dominic, and Marcella Passalacqua, the 5th generation of our winemaking family.

100% of the grapes are sourced directly from the 50 acre estate vineyard, with the multiple soil types and microclimates lending themselves to this gloriously complex and seamless wine.

Our 2003 Zinfandel is a bold, full-flavored wine with intense flavors of wild berries and exotic spices framed by underlying notes of chocolate and coffee. Enjoy this wine with spicy Barbeque, Pizza, Burgers, and Pasta.


 
Silver Medal Winner: 2005 West Coast Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner: 2005 SF International Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner: 2006 SF Chronicle Wine Competition


TECHNICAL DATA
Varietal Composition: 100% Zinfandel Harvest: October 2, 2003
Vineyard: E. Passalacqua Vineyard Harvest Brix: 25.5 degrees
Fermentation: 81-90 degrees –14 days Acid: 0.52 gm/100ml pH 3.58
Aging: 10 months in American Oak Alcohol: 15.2%

Production: 295 Cases
Richard Passalacqua ~ Joseph Passalacqua ~ Victoria Passalacqua
 

 

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