Gamba MCM Zinfandel 2020
The historic Gamba Estate Vineyard, planted in 1900, designated on the label by the Roman numerals MCM, is located in the heart of the Russian River Valley AVA. Our historic vineyard is rare among the limited truly old vine vineyards remaining of original vine plantings brought to the new world by the pioneering immigrants of the turn of the last century. Organically farmed and using only rainwater for irrigation, the vineyard consistently offers exceptional fruit quality with extremely low yields from our heritage 1900 planting site. The vineyard is cultivated without the use of herbicides or pesticides; a stewardship that has continued over the duration of its life. The epic 2020 MCM Gamba Estate Old Vine Zinfandel is a brilliant garnet color. The nose offers an array of stone fruits, cedar, and savory fall spices. Me- dium to full bodied, the MCM is classic Gamba on the palate. Showing a solid structure and refined texture, the 2020 MCM offers dark berries, a touch of nectarine, Washington cherry compote, and tangy rhubarb, accented with deli- cious cocoa and brown spices, with just a subtle hint of oak. The wine is satisfying, layered, and enjoyably bouyant, showcas- ing a proportionate balance of mouth-watering acidity. This is a serious and thought-provoking wine from beginning to end. A great wine to enjoy now, or will reward the patient enophile in the cellar with 5-10 years additional aging.
Vineyard
Gamba EstateAlc. %
15.8%| Organic | Yes |
|---|---|
| Closure | Natural |
| Bottle Size | Standard |
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The Gamba Family wine growing legacy began six generations ago in Northern Italy, not far from the rolling hills of the famous wine-growing regions of Barolo and Barbaresco. Our family’s Sonoma County chapter began with Gus’ father, Agostino Luigi Gamba, when he left his home in Northern Italy in search of the American dream. Speaking no English, and with little money, he immigrated to the United States. He was drawn to beautiful Sonoma County, California, because of its rolling vineyards that reminded him so much of his native home. He soon met a vineyard owner named Cesare Barbieri who was looking to retire and sell vineyard land he planted in 1900 in the Russian River Valley. In 1947, on a handshake, Cesare agreed to sell the property to Gus Sr., with the understanding that payment would be made with each harvest. In 1983, Gus Sr. passed away, leaving his son, Agostino Gamba Jr., then 17, to manage the vineyards. In 2000, our family brand, Gamba Vineyards and Winery, was launched, the culmination of a lifelong dream.
In the hills of northern Italy, seven generations ago, began Gamba's winemaking legacy. Today, we are still family owned and operated, with a strong sense of the past and an eye on the future. We proudly offer our small production, hand crafted wines from our 120 year old Estate vineyard and other vineyards in the famed Russian River Valley.
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