V. Sattui Winery

Profile: V. Sattui was founded in the late 1800s by Italian immigrant Vittorio Sattui. Originally, Sattui's winery was located in San Francisco's Mission District, though it was using Napa Valley grapes in its blends. Thanks to Prohibition, the winery went dormant for over 60 years until Dario Sattui reestablished his great-grandfather's winery in the heart of the Napa Valley. Today the family venture is among Napa's most successful.

1998 Vintage Port
Varietal/Style: Port
Origin: California
Vintage: 1998
Winemaker: Brooks Painter
Rating: 14.5/20
Retail Price: $47

Tasting Notes:
V. Sattui's Port-style wine is made in the traditional style from a not-so-traditional blend of grapes: Tinca Cão, Souzão, Touriga Nacional and Zinfandel. On the nose it offers notes of caramel and black cherry. On the palate, its bright acidity keeps the sweetness and alcohol in balance. An intense blend of flavors includes blackberry, cherry, hints of espresso and chocolate syrup with a nice, acidic bite of orange. The cherry note becomes faintly medicinal near the back of the palate but it quickly evolves to espresso, vanilla and caramel on the finish. A fairly rich drink, it would pair nicely with simple desserts like a caramel custard, hazelnut biscotti or a blackberry and citrus shortcake.

Wine of the Week March 11, 2013:
1998 Vintage Port

Other V. Sattui wines we have tasted:
2008 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
2009 Cuvée Prestige
2009 Gilsson Vineyard Zinfandel
2009 Napa Valley Petite Sirah
2010 Cuvée Rouge
2010 Henry Ranch Pinot Noir
2011 Secco Riesling
2012 Muscat

Address:
1111 White Lane
St. Helena, CA 94574
707-963-7774
www.vsattui.com
[email protected]

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