The history of Ridge Vineyards begins in 1885, when Osea Perrone, a doctor who became a prominent member of San Francisco's Italian community, purchased 180 acres near the top of Monte Bello Ridge. In 1962, Ridge made its first Monte Bello. Since then, Ridge has pioneered single-vineyard winemaking, searching California for those rare and exceptional vineyards where the climate, soil, and variety ideally match.
Ridge's approach to winemaking is called "pre-industrial." They believe that for anyone attempting to make good wine, modern additives and industrial processing limit the true quality. Their philosophy derives from the techniques used in the best wineries of 19th-century California and the Bordeaux châteaux.
The 2016 Monte Bello is a blend of:
- 72% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 12% Merlot
- 10% Petit Verdot
- 6% Cabernet Franc
Fermentation with native yeasts. Full malolactic fermentation with its natural bacteria. Aged in new French oak and American oak barrels for 18 months.
Dimensions
- Quantity
- 750 ml
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Region
- -
- Condition
- Mild
- Colour
- Red
- Dryness
- Dry
- Variety
- Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
- Pairs with
- Red Meats, Pasta & Pizza, Cheese & Cold Cuts
- Pieces
- 1 pcs
Dietary Preferences
- Organic Product
- No
- Alcohol-Free
- No
- Vegan
- No
Extra
- in Wooden Box
- No
- In Bag
- No
Important information
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