Legacy Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022, Scotto Family Cellars, Lodi
Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Denomination / Region
Appellation: Lodi AVA (American Viticultural Area), California, United States — recognized wine-growing area known for warm days and cool nights that help maintain acidity in red wine grapes.
Color: Deep ruby red, typical for Cabernet Sauvignon from warm California climates. (General style for Lodi Cabernet)
Aroma: Aromatics typically include dark fruit (blackcurrant/cassis) with hints of oak spice and vanilla from barrel aging.
Taste: avors of ripe dark fruits (blackberry, cassis) with soft tannins, balanced acidity and a smooth finish. Notes of oak spice help round out the palate.
Vinification
Fermentation: Each vineyard component is fermented separately in stainless steel tanks to preserve fruit character.
Malolactic Fermentation: Likely completed (typical for California Cabernets to soften acidity, even if not explicitly listed).
Oak Influence: Aged in a mix of French and American oak barrels for enhanced complexity.
Soils: Lodi AVA soils are varied — sandy loam, clay loam and alluvial deposits provide good drainage and support ripeness in warm conditions.
Climate: Mediterranean-like with warm days and cooling evening breezes, helping retain acidity and structure in grapes.
Oak Aging: Approximately 18 months in French and American oak barrels — contributes spice, vanilla, and integrated tannins.
Ideal Serving Temperature: 16–18 °C (60–64 °F) — helps show full aromatics and balanced fruit tannins.
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): ~13.0% — moderate and balanced for the varietal.
Residual Sugar: ~0.5 g/L
Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Denomination / Region
Appellation: Lodi AVA (American Viticultural Area), California, United States — recognized wine-growing area known for warm days and cool nights that help maintain acidity in red wine grapes.
Color: Deep ruby red, typical for Cabernet Sauvignon from warm California climates. (General style for Lodi Cabernet)
Aroma: Aromatics typically include dark fruit (blackcurrant/cassis) with hints of oak spice and vanilla from barrel aging.
Taste: avors of ripe dark fruits (blackberry, cassis) with soft tannins, balanced acidity and a smooth finish. Notes of oak spice help round out the palate.
Vinification
Fermentation: Each vineyard component is fermented separately in stainless steel tanks to preserve fruit character.
Malolactic Fermentation: Likely completed (typical for California Cabernets to soften acidity, even if not explicitly listed).
Oak Influence: Aged in a mix of French and American oak barrels for enhanced complexity.
Soils: Lodi AVA soils are varied — sandy loam, clay loam and alluvial deposits provide good drainage and support ripeness in warm conditions.
Climate: Mediterranean-like with warm days and cooling evening breezes, helping retain acidity and structure in grapes.
Oak Aging: Approximately 18 months in French and American oak barrels — contributes spice, vanilla, and integrated tannins.
Ideal Serving Temperature: 16–18 °C (60–64 °F) — helps show full aromatics and balanced fruit tannins.
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): ~13.0% — moderate and balanced for the varietal.
Residual Sugar: ~0.5 g/L
Legacy Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022, Scotto Family Cellars, Lodi
Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Denomination / Region
Appellation: Lodi AVA (American Viticultural Area), California, United States — recognized wine-growing area known for warm days and cool nights that help maintain acidity in red wine grapes.
Color: Deep ruby red, typical for Cabernet Sauvignon from warm California climates. (General style for Lodi Cabernet)
Aroma: Aromatics typically include dark fruit (blackcurrant/cassis) with hints of oak spice and vanilla from barrel aging.
Taste: avors of ripe dark fruits (blackberry, cassis) with soft tannins, balanced acidity and a smooth finish. Notes of oak spice help round out the palate.
Vinification
Fermentation: Each vineyard component is fermented separately in stainless steel tanks to preserve fruit character.
Malolactic Fermentation: Likely completed (typical for California Cabernets to soften acidity, even if not explicitly listed).
Oak Influence: Aged in a mix of French and American oak barrels for enhanced complexity.
Soils: Lodi AVA soils are varied — sandy loam, clay loam and alluvial deposits provide good drainage and support ripeness in warm conditions.
Climate: Mediterranean-like with warm days and cooling evening breezes, helping retain acidity and structure in grapes.
Oak Aging: Approximately 18 months in French and American oak barrels — contributes spice, vanilla, and integrated tannins.
Ideal Serving Temperature: 16–18 °C (60–64 °F) — helps show full aromatics and balanced fruit tannins.
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): ~13.0% — moderate and balanced for the varietal.
Residual Sugar: ~0.5 g/L
Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Denomination / Region
Appellation: Lodi AVA (American Viticultural Area), California, United States — recognized wine-growing area known for warm days and cool nights that help maintain acidity in red wine grapes.
Color: Deep ruby red, typical for Cabernet Sauvignon from warm California climates. (General style for Lodi Cabernet)
Aroma: Aromatics typically include dark fruit (blackcurrant/cassis) with hints of oak spice and vanilla from barrel aging.
Taste: avors of ripe dark fruits (blackberry, cassis) with soft tannins, balanced acidity and a smooth finish. Notes of oak spice help round out the palate.
Vinification
Fermentation: Each vineyard component is fermented separately in stainless steel tanks to preserve fruit character.
Malolactic Fermentation: Likely completed (typical for California Cabernets to soften acidity, even if not explicitly listed).
Oak Influence: Aged in a mix of French and American oak barrels for enhanced complexity.
Soils: Lodi AVA soils are varied — sandy loam, clay loam and alluvial deposits provide good drainage and support ripeness in warm conditions.
Climate: Mediterranean-like with warm days and cooling evening breezes, helping retain acidity and structure in grapes.
Oak Aging: Approximately 18 months in French and American oak barrels — contributes spice, vanilla, and integrated tannins.
Ideal Serving Temperature: 16–18 °C (60–64 °F) — helps show full aromatics and balanced fruit tannins.
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): ~13.0% — moderate and balanced for the varietal.
Residual Sugar: ~0.5 g/L