Ca'Momi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2023

Viticulture

100% of the grapes were sourced from premium vineyards in Napa Valley.

2023 vintage Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon underwent a meticulous vinification process designed to capture the essence of the terroir and the unique characteristics of the grapes. Hand-harvested at optimal ripeness in late September to early October, with only the finest fruit selected for use. The grapes were gently crushed and destemmed, preserving whole berries to minimize excessive tannin extraction.

Vinification

Fermentation Method: Utilized premium selective yeast and malolactic bacteria, with both primary and malolactic fermentation completed in stainless steel tanks

Aged 20 months in 80% French oak and 20% American oak barrels

Tasting notes

The Cabernet Sauvignon contributes an herbal character and robust mid-palate tannins, finishing with an elegant oak influence after 20 months of aging in 80% French oak and 20% American oak barrels, with a mix of medium and medium-plus toast levels, excluding toasted heads.

Winery Description

Ca’ Momi is built on Napa Valley soil, but the roots extend to soulful Italian tradition. Founders Valentina Guolo-Migotto and Stefano Migotto both grew up in Italy, where the community comes together around the table. They brought this tradition to Napa Valley with all the fiery passion you’d expect from two Italians.

Stefano is a third-generation vintner and distiller from Abano Terme in Northern Italy. He grew up helping in his family’s winery from the time he could walk and eventually took over its leadership. After earning an enology degree from Scuola Enologica di Conegliano, Stefano moved to the United States with 12 years of winemaking experience and a taste for new adventures. He spends most of his time at the winery running production and geeking out on wine equipment. His commitment to authentic, soulful winemaking is surpassed only by his dedication to his children.

Valentina was raised in the Veneto region of Italy, but in 1997 packed her bags for California with an entrepreneurial twinkle in her eye. As Chief Evolutionary Officer, Valentina leads the winery’s local and international charitable initiatives.

Ask any Italian the secret to good cooking and you’ll get the same answer: quality ingredients. Winemaking is the same… you have to start with great fruit to make great wine. Ca' Momi estate vineyards are the backbone of their wines, along with sourcing high-quality fruit from outstanding sites in the Napa Valley AVA. The Crescendo Vineyard in Los Carneros is an organically farmed estate vineyard. Napa Valley’s Los Carneros sub-appellation has some of the oldest, most highly prized vines in the area. The ten and a half acre old-vine Crescendo estate vineyard is still rocking Pinot Noir originally planted by Napa pioneer Kent Rasmussen, in the early 1970s. Vintners all across California have sought out budwood from these “Rasmussen clone” vines, hoping to inject a bit of their magic into other vineyard sites. Cercando Vineyard in Los Carneros is breezy, which has almost coastal weather giving it perfect growing conditions for all cool-climate varietals. A mile north of Crescendo is the Cercando estate vineyard and has nine acres of premium Chardonnay, Merlot, and Pinot Noir. Wild Horse Valley estate to the east sits at 1,400 feet above sea level, where the maritime winds from San Pablo Bay can still bring their essential chill factor.