Martinelli Winery

Zinfandel 'Jackass Hill'

Zinfandel 'Jackass Hill'

Zinfandel Jackass Hill Martinelli
  • 100% Zinfandel
  • Jackass Hill, Russian River Valley
  • Named because of the steep grade of the vineyard, from the winery “only a jackass would farm a hill that steep”
  • Steepest non-terraced hillside vineyard in Sonoma County at a grade of 65 degrees
  • No irrigation, pesticides, or trellising
  • Planted in 1880s
  • Soils: Franciscan, Goldridge
  • Rootstock: St. George
  • Fermented in 100% neutral French oak
  • 100% Malolactic fermentation
  • Aged 11 months in 40% new French oak
  • 74 cases produced

Info

Vintage:
2022
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Russian River Valley
Variety:
Zinfandel
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Certified Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle US-MTN-53-22 12/750ml