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Alta Orsa Estate Hillside Cuvée 2020

Name: 2020 Alta Orsa Estate Hillside Cuvée
Brand: ALTA ORSA
Availability: InStock

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/ 750 mL

Sustainable

Organic

The nose presents with brooding bramble and prosciutto, complemented by notes of English Breakfast tea and all-spice. Flavors of dark ripe plum and luscious bing cherry, with chewy tannins make it a great food pairing wine. The finish is long and satisfying, with notes of espresso and cacao nibs that linger on the palate.

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Body (Light - Full)

Extra Light

Full

Taste (Dry - Sweet)

Bone Dry

Sweet

Profile (Earthy - Fruity)

Fruit (-)

Earth Forward

Fruit Forward

Highlights

Varietals : Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
Vineyard(s) : Alta Orsa Estate Vineyards
Farming : Entirely sourced from our regenerative organic estate - a no-till, high-altitude vineyard. These steep hillside blocks have 30-45° slopes. The average age of vines is 30 years old. Average yield of 1.5 tons/acre. Soil: Maymen-Etsel-Snook weathered shale and sandstone.
Certifications : Regenerative Organic

Winery Info

ALTA ORSA

Alta Orsa is the story of land, the vision and labor of their small team — led by their winemaker Martin Bernal-Hafner. The core chapter of their story is centered on a holistic approach to farming. As stewards of this 160-acre mountain property, they tend to 12-acres of hillside vineyards with regenerative organic practices — treating their soils as a living ecosystem and nature as our partner. Patience, observation, science, and experimentation guide their approach. Since the planting of their high-density vineyard in the late 1980s, they have practiced no-till farming, minimal organic sprays, cover cropping, no tractors between the rows, and no herbicides under the vine. They sincerely believe this philosophy preserves the unique sense of place and leads to wines that are classic, elegant, and worth laying down.

Shipping & Delivery Info

Shipping States

Alta Orsa cannot ship to the following 6 states: AR, DE, MI, MS, RI, UT.

ALTA ORSA

Alta Orsa Estate Hillside Cuvée 2020

About this wine

Tasting Notes

Flavors of dark ripe plum and luscious bing cherry, with chewy tannins make it a great food pairing wine. The finish is long and satisfying, with notes of espresso and cacao nibs that linger on the palate.

Serving Instructions

Open 1hr prior to serving. Serve at Room Temperature

Glassware

Full-bodied Red Wine Glass—The ample size of this glass allows the bouquet to fully develop. It emphasizes the fruit by down playing the bitter qualities of the tannin and allows wines to achieve balance.

Food Pairings