Mazzocco

2020

96% Cabernet Sauvignon
4% Merlot

Alcohol 14.5%

Production: 1517 cases

Sonoma County

ESTATE HISTORY

Mazzocco Sonoma is nestled in the rolling hills of Sonoma County, perched on a saddle between the acclaimed valleys of Dry Creek and Alexander. In 2005, Mazzocco was brought into the Wilson family, who were eager to add the Zinfandel vines that now surround the tasting room.

Mazzocco is renowned for single-vineyard designates - robust, sumptuous Zinfandels. These wines are remarkably individual in nature - a characteristic shared by the award-winning Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

“It’s the fruit,” confesses winemaker Antoine Favero. Indeed, Mazzocco draws from some of the most breathtaking mountain vineyards in Sonoma County. It’s the fruit combined with history and tradition, seasoned with a little innovation, that makes Mazzocco one of the most distinctive and sought-after brands in California.

TERROIR

Located off of West Dry Creek Road at the base of Bradford Mountain, this estate vineyard has unusually deep hillside topsoil consisting of alluvial and volcanic composite that allows the vines a slow, even rate of maturity despite the warm, southwestern exposure.

VITICULTURE

Certified California Sustainable Vineyard
Encouraged by trellising, conservative pruning, and individualized canopy management, the vineyards flourish under the expert eye of vineyard manager and winemaker Antoine Favero. Each vineyard and block expresses a unique character, a microclimate, and a distinctive profile of aromas and flavors. 

WINEMAKING

The grapes were fermented in stainless steel tans and left on the skins 30 days for extended maceration. The wine was aged in 40% new French oak barrels for 22 months - racked twice for clarity and then lightly polished.

TASTING & FOOD PAIRINGS

Deliciously balanced! Essences of black cherry and cardamom with dabs of dusty rose excite the nose while blackberry. currants and a smidgen of leather embrace the palate. This fruit-driven Dry Creek Cabernet IS packed with fleshy tannins finishing with hints of French vanilla, cocoa, and mocha notes.