Tasting Notes

• Color: Deep ruby with garnet edges
  
  

• Aroma: Cassis, blackberry, and ripe plum with notes of cedar and tobacco
  
  

• Palate: Concentrated dark fruit layered with mocha, spice, and a touch of vanilla
  
  

• Texture: Full-bodied with firm but polished tannins
  
  

• Finish: Long and structured, leaving dark fruit and cocoa on the palate
  
  

• Sweetness: Dry

Pairings

• Grilled ribeye or skirt steak with chimichurri
  
  

• Slow-braised short ribs or beef stew
  
  

• Portobello mushroom burgers or lentil shepherd’s pie
  
  

• Sharp cheddar, aged Gouda, or blue cheese
  
  

• BBQ ribs with smoky or spicy rubs
  
  

• Dark chocolate with sea salt

Vineyard & Tech

• Country / Region: USA / North Coast, California
  
  

• Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
  
  

• Vintage: 2023
  
  

• ABV: ~14%
  
  

• Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel, aged in a mix of French and American oak
  
  

• Maturing: 10–12 months in barrel
  
  

• Closure: Cork

Story

The wild boar (cinghiale) is the global nemesis of winemakers — an unstoppable force with a nose for ripening fruit and no respect for fences or toil. They can decimate a vineyard in one night, leaving destruction in their wake. In California, as in Italy, they’re a symbol of nature’s raw power and the grit it takes to make great wine. Cinghiale Americano is our homage to that untamed spirit — bold, unapologetic, and deeply rooted in the land it comes from.