2020 Classico d'Osoyoos

Classico d'osoyoos in 7 words

Cherries, Plum, Peonies, Herbaceous, Mineral, Lithe, Finesse

Winemaker's Notes

2020 marks the third release of Classico d’Osoyoos, a single vineyard, Sangiovese dominant Tuscan blend. Classico d’Osoyoos is our attempt at building an old-school red wine, think classic claret or pre-modernization Tuscan reds. A wine that harnesses the lithe and ethereal qualities and celebrates these qualities over weight and concentration. If you’re a fan of the more elegant, linear and old-school styling of Chianti and coastal Tuscan reds, then Classico d’ Osoyoos is for you. 2020 Classico D’Osoyoos, has more weight, stuffing and length compared to the previous two releases, hallmark of the small but tremendously high-quality nature of the 2020 growing season. While it can be enjoyed upon release, its best days are a few years away.

Food Pairings

Di Carne: Braised veal shank, Osso Buco or Tuscan roast lamb with a rosemary crust.

Vegetariano / Vegano: Hearty braised vegetable stew or sweet potato & mushroom cannelloni.

Technical Information

CLARIFICATION: AGING: BATTONAGE:

GRAPE VARIETY: 50% Sangiovese, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc

GROWN: 100% Osoyoos Lake District West

VINEYARD: Single Vineyard: Selona

SOIL ORIGIN: Glacio fluvial

SOIL TYPE: Mostly sandy loam with few pockets of gravel loam

AGE OF VINES: 13-17 years old

YIELD: Average of 2.8 tons/acre

PRODUCTION: 130 cases

ALCOHOL: 14.5%

CLARIFICATION: Unfined, lightly coarse filtered

AGING:15 months in re-fill and neutral oak barrels of French and Slavonian origin