2017 Home Ranch Primitivo, Alexander Valley
Three generations farming premium wine grapes across five estate ranches for over four decades, the Trione family produce small lot, hand-crafted wines showcasing the best fruit from our vineyards.
Tasting Notes
Primitivo is a unique variety of Zinfandel; Croatian in origin. This wine is distinctive in the nose with aromas of fresh raspberry and boysenberry. The 2017 Trione Primitivo is deep in texture, flavor, and finish. It’s beautifully tailored wine which will last for many years in the cellar.
Retail: $37
Vineyard
The Home Ranch has a unique history that started when the Nervo family began farming here in the late 1800’s. The first grapevines were planted in 1896 and soon after, in 1908, a stone winery was built. The Trione family purchased the eastern portion of the original Nervo property in the early 1970s and expanded the vineyard to its current 210 acres. Located within the Alexander Valley AVA on the western bank of the Russian River, the Home Ranch experiences warm daytime that allow our more robust Bordeaux varietals to reach their full potential. Erosion from the hillsides to the west coupled with the ever-changing path of the Russian River to the east leave a patchwork of soil types that range from gravel loam to fine silt. These soil variations allow us to plant grape varieties based on soil, enhancing varietal character and overall complexity of the finished wines. Certified Sustainable in 2017 (CCSW)
38°69’00.4″N 122°87’85.3″W
Vintage
The 2017 harvest will be remembered as a near perfect vintage for most winegrowers. Spring rains meant that the vines had plenty of reserves to work with during bud break and the flowering seasons. The summer months were warm and mild creating ideal growing conditions. The quality across all varietals was outstanding.
Winemaking
The wine was made in small open top fermenters in a style similar to Pinot Noir; hand plunging the cap three to four times daily. The wine was also made with a special yeast strain from a Rockpile selection of Syrah.
Oak: 100% American | Aging: 15 months
