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Casa Santinamaria Vineyards
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Planted in the heart of Sonoma Valley during the late 1800’s, Casa Santinamaria is one of
California’s few remaining ‘field blended” vineyards. Unlike the single varietal vineyards of today,
field blended vineyards – a traditional European practice brought to California by Italian
immigrants – are interplanted with a several complementary varietals intended for the final blend.
Our Casa Santinamaria Vineyard is planted to a classic field blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah,
Carignane, Alicante Bouschet and Mataro; all of which play a role in the complexity and structure
of the final wine. Due to the age of the vines and the fact that are dry farmed, the yields are well
below average for Zinfandel, the clusters are very small and the fruit is very concentrated. In 2003
we were able to harvest only 0.4 tons/acre.
California’s few remaining ‘field blended” vineyards. Unlike the single varietal vineyards of today,
field blended vineyards – a traditional European practice brought to California by Italian
immigrants – are interplanted with a several complementary varietals intended for the final blend.
Our Casa Santinamaria Vineyard is planted to a classic field blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah,
Carignane, Alicante Bouschet and Mataro; all of which play a role in the complexity and structure
of the final wine. Due to the age of the vines and the fact that are dry farmed, the yields are well
below average for Zinfandel, the clusters are very small and the fruit is very concentrated. In 2003
we were able to harvest only 0.4 tons/acre.