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2013 Di Costanzo ''Farella Vineyard'' Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

SKU #1294035 96 points James Suckling

Outer quote mark Fabulous aromas of blueberries, blackberries and blackcurrants, not to mention violets. Stones as well. Full-bodied, powerful and tannic yet all in finesse and balance. Wonderful texture. Lovely drinkability already. Long future. Inner quote mark (5/2017)

95 points Vinous

Outer quote mark Massimo di Costanzo's 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Farella Vineyard is even better from bottle than it was from barrel. Vivid, rich and concentrated, the 2013 Farella captures the essence of this great Napa Valley vintage. Mocha, graphite, smoke, crème de cassis, licorice and dark spices meld together in a deep, unctuous Cabernet Sauvignon supported by firm Coombsville tannins and salivating acidity, both of which give the wine its energy. Modern and yet also classic, Di Costanzo's 2013 is a total knock-out. Today, the wine is a touch compact and closed in on itself, so readers will have to be patient. Lastly, the inscription on the cork shows Di Costanzo's sense of humor: vino fa cantare, acqua fa male, which translates to 'wine makes you sing, water is bad for you.' (AG) Inner quote mark (2/2016)

92 points Decanter

Outer quote mark Long and savory, with powerful, complex, mineral flavors and rich blackcurrant fruit. It has the super-fine tannins you can find in Coombsville. The AVA’s cool temperatures, often 10°F less than Calistoga, contribute to its complexity. Inner quote mark (7/2018)

Jancis Robinson

Outer quote mark Almost creamy, perfumed aromatics with a pop of fresh blackcurrant and blackberries. Taut palate that opens to reveal more with air. Spun through with graphite, black bark, and black-rock minerality. Persistent, fine tannins with balancing acidity carrying through to a long finish. Has the fruit to be approachable now. Opens and integrates nicely with air over several days – will likely integrate and focus further with age. (ECB) 17/20 points Inner quote mark (6/2016)

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2013 Di Costanzo ''Farella Vineyard'' Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

- Cabernet Sauvignon has come a long way from its role as a blending varietal, however dominant, in the wines of Bordeaux. Today it is the most planted red varietal in the world. Identified as a descendent of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon needs to be planted in warmer climates to fully ripen. Its small berries can easily be identified for their distinctive blue color, thick skins and high tannins. And while the varietal has its own definitive characteristics: green pepper-like aromas and black currant flavors among them, it is perhaps most prized for its ability to convey terroir, vintage and winemaking. A relatively new varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon started making inroads into the wines of the Médoc and Graves in the late-18th century. Today it is also dominant in the up-and-coming Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux and can also be found in Southwest France. It is the companion varietal to Sangiovese in Italy's Super Tuscans and is planted all over Europe, stretching to lesser-known winegrowing regions like Russia and Lebanon. In the Americas Cabernet Sauvignon has found champions in every nook and cranny of California and among winemakers in Washington, where it complements plantings of Merlot. In South America, Cab thrives in Chile, but can also be found in smaller amounts in Argentina and even in Mexico.

Country:

United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world.

Sub-Region:

California

- With the explosive growth that California's wine industry has seen the past several years, it's easy to view winemaking and grape growing in the Golden State as a recent phenomenon. And while it's true that California's viticultural history is brief compared to several European countries, this state's roots date back well over 200 years. Due to the enormous response to California wine within the United States and worldwide, there are thousands of excellent and diverse wines being produced within the state each year.

Specific Appellation:

Napa Valley

- America's most famous wine region, which encompasses a varied geographical territory running about 20 miles long from the San Francisco Bay northward to the foot of Mount St. Helena. Napa's great diversity, both in terms of climate and terroir, has led to the creation of a number of smaller AVAs like Stags Leap District, Rutherford, Howell Mountain, Oakville and Mount Veeder, among others. Cabernet and chardonnay still reign supreme, but just about everything under the sun is grown in Napa Valley, in quality levels ranging from $2 jug wine to $500 a bottle California cab.