Stolpman Vineyards Sangiovese 2022

Viticulture

Predominantly 1994 planting of Sangiovese “Rodino” clone with some
High-Density Hilltop “La Croce” Block Sangiovese Grosso“Brunello” clones

Vinification

Fermented in a combination of Concrete and Stainless Steel

Neutral 500L French Oak Ermitage Mt. La Vache Puncheon and one 4,000L French Oak Foudre for 19 months

Tasting notes

Brilliant, perfumed cherry and strawberry red fruit over late spring brush. The wine effortlessly flows, almost whirling and cascading, spilling into a more penetrating intensity, married with powerful caking tannins that leave a stamp on the palate.

Winery Description

Leading Syrah Producer of Ballard Canyon AVA

Over 20 years ago, Thomas Stolpman, discovered what many might describe as one of the greatest viticultural sites on earth. Hidden in the hills of California’s Central Coast, on a rare Limestone outcropping & unobstructed from the Pacific Ocean wind, this unique land is ideally suited to grow Syrah and Roussanne grapes. Stolpman is committed to preserving this natural environment for thier vines through natural farming, dry farming, & sustainable employment. In the winery, they prefer native fermentation & minimal manipulation.

Dedicated to sensible farming & winemaking, they believe that they can create natural, vibrant, site-specific wines, with a focus unique to Ballard Canyon AVA, California. Their 220-acre property, of which 153 acres are currently planted to grapes, lies on three major limestone ridgelines in Santa Barbara County. By implementing revolutionary viticultural techniques, they push the dry-farmed limestone vines to unprecedented levels of quality.