Pietro Family Cellars
Tusca 2016
A century of wine tradition in every glass
PIETRO FAMILY CELLARS history began with grandfather Pietro, an immigrant from Calabria Italy. Grandson, Wayne O’Connell, Vintner, wanted to produce a new world Italian blend poplar in modern day Italy. We proudly release the first vintage of Tusca.
Varietal
56 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 38% Sangiovese
The Wine
Tusca 2016 is a tribute to a fabulous vintage in Napa Valley reflecting elegance and balance.
Tasting Notes
A classic red Italian blend with rich red berry flavors of cranberry with firm minerality.
Vineyards
The Sangiovese was grown in Pope Valley- a region at approximately 800 foot elevation within Napa Valley. Typical daytime temperatures range into the 100s and nights dropping to the 50’s. The fruit achieves beautiful ripeness while maintaining great acidity resulting in wonderful balance- an ideal combination that reflects its Italian heritage. The estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the certified organic O’Connell Family Vineyards Creek Block, in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. Its gravel and sand soil provides the structural backbone with well-defined fruit qualities. The Merlot is mountain fruit, grown on Mt Veeder.
Food Pairing
Tusca is an excellent food wine- serve with osso bucco, pasta with Bolognese sauce, margarita pizza, veal parmesan, roasted meats, portabella mushrooms and roasted vegetables.
Oak Program
French Oak Barrels 32 months aging
Case Production
278 cases
Cellaring
Drinkable now. Age worthy 15+ years with good cellar conditions