2017 Ilaria Malbec

The 2017 Ilaria Napa Valley Malbec explodes from the glass with intense aromatics of blueberry compote, blackberries and raspberries. Notes of lavender, wild flowers, baking spice, incense and crushed rock playfully reveal themselves. This wine shows great depth, concentration and structure on the palate with an enduring finish. Vineyards 100% Napa Valley 55% Coombsville 45% Stagecoach
Vineyard Sources:Dr. Reid (Coombsville)Simpkins (Coombsville) Arcano (Atlas Peak Foothills)
Winemakers and proprietors Anna & Mario Monticelli have a long list of experience in the craft that includes working with estates in Bordeaux, Tuscany, and Napa. Anna was at Chateau Cheval-Blanc for the near perfect 2000 vintage. Mario worked harvests at Villa Antinori. After college, Mario became the assistant winemaker at Melka Wines, assisting Philippe Melka on some of the most celebrated wines in the Napa Valley, including Quintessa, Hundred Acre, Vineyard 29, Caldwell, and Lail Vineyards, to name a few. After four years under Philippe Melka’s tutelage, Mario took the position as head winemaker for Quixote Winery. He currently is the winemaker for Trinchero Napa Valley.Anna spent five years as the assistant winemaker for The Bryant Family before taking her position as winemaker at Pina crafting single vineyard Napa Valley Cabernets as well as her own Ilaria and Sergio wines.