Fortino 2012 Carignane (Santa Clara Valley)

Country: US /
Variety: Carignane California
Winery: Fortino / Santa Clara Valley

Carignane was once one of California’s most prominent grapes, and this bottling shows intriguing aromas of spearmint and sagebrush set across a red fruit background. The minty and distinctive palate also boasts black pepper and licorice, with brambly red and purple fruits.