Valley Of The Moon Sangiovese 2005

Winemaker's Notes The fruit for this Sangiovese comes from three of our best vineyards, the Mazzoni Vineyard in the Alexander Valley, the Saini Vineyard in the Dry Creek Valley and our Estate Vineyard in the Sonoma Valley. All three appellations are known for their warm summer days and cool evening breezes. As Sangiovese is one of the most delicate of red wines, the grapes are handled very carefully during picking and vinification. The fruit for the 2001 Sangiovese was picked in late September and early October. After fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine was aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.