We believe that truly great, memorable wines can only be made from the highest quality grapes. In designing the cellar at Trione Winery, we created an environment tailored to accommodate small lots harvested from the five Trione estate vineyards.
The 3,200 square foot cellar holds fourteen open top fermenters and seven closed top tanks. This allows a great deal of flexibility by keeping lots separate with only the best making their way into our final blends.
Glass walls and doors allow natural light to flow through the cellar and provide wide open views of the barrel rooms and beyond into Alexander Valley and our Nervo-Home Ranch. The compact, functional design suggests a craftsman’s studio.
Attached to the cellar are two barrel rooms where the wines age anywhere from 6-18 months depending on the varietal. Each room is individually temperature and humidity controlled. We use 100% French oak barrels for a maximum of three years before they are replaced.
Natural indicators are used to guide the winemaking decisions. We judge berry ripeness in the vineyard by weather patterns, acid/sugar balance and tannin/skin/seed development. For the Trione winemaking team, minimal intervention means awareness of nature without manipulation.
