Ferrari-Carano
Siena Sonoma County Red Blend
Sonoma County, California, USA
The 2012 Siena is a blend of Sangiovese, Malbec, Petite Sirah, Cab Sauv. Deep Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits and spicy notes. The palate shows ripe berries and cherries, very jammy flavor. The wine is aged in new Hungarian puncheons (20%) and older French oak barrels (80%) for 12 months in wine caves prior to bottling. Medium bodied, fine tannins, medium finish, drink now, no further aging benefit.
The 2012 Siena is a blend of Sangiovese, Malbec, Petite Sirah, Cab Sauv. Deep Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits and spicy notes. The palate shows ripe berries and cherries, very jammy flavor. The wine is aged in new Hungarian puncheons (20%) and older French oak barrels (80%) for 12 months in wine caves prior to bottling. Medium bodied, fine tannins, medium finish, drink now, no further aging benefit.
Jun 18th, 2020What's interesting about this Sonoma blend is it really tastes like a traditional California field blend: lots of Zinfandel and Syrah. According to the bottle this is a Sangiovese/Malbec/Petite Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon blend, which was quite a surprise to find out. Very fruity, even candied, this wine doesn't show much complexity. It is light in body with a short finish.
What's interesting about this Sonoma blend is it really tastes like a traditional California field blend: lots of Zinfandel and Syrah. According to the bottle this is a Sangiovese/Malbec/Petite Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon blend, which was quite a surprise to find out. Very fruity, even candied, this wine doesn't show much complexity. It is light in body with a short finish.
8 people found it helpfulNov 6th, 2014
This Ferrari-Carano mix of Sangiovese, Malbec, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon has a medium-dark hue and a nose of red plums, blueberries and sweet oak spice. Stony minerals define the mid-palate. The wine is light in the mouth, with easy tannins. Red berries, cherries and a touch of cola appear on the palate, and it finishes bright and festive with spices - cinnamon and anise - lingering.
This Ferrari-Carano mix of Sangiovese, Malbec, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon has a medium-dark hue and a nose of red plums, blueberries and sweet oak spice. Stony minerals define the mid-palate. The wine is light in the mouth, with easy tannins. Red berries, cherries and a touch of cola appear on the palate, and it finishes bright and festive with spices - cinnamon and anise - lingering.
3 people found it helpfulJul 30th, 20152012 vintage, very jammy and baked fruit. Not necessarily a food friendly wine.
2012 vintage, very jammy and baked fruit. Not necessarily a food friendly wine.
2 people found it helpfulSep 20th, 2016
Still young, sharp tannin, needs time.
Still young, sharp tannin, needs time.
2 people found it helpfulAug 29th, 2014
Blackberry, vanilla, cinnamon. Light, smooth tannin.
Blackberry, vanilla, cinnamon. Light, smooth tannin.
1 person found it helpfulAug 6th, 2015
This is a delicious blend. It's very spicy at first but has a lasting finish. Wish I had a good steak to go with it!
This is a delicious blend. It's very spicy at first but has a lasting finish. Wish I had a good steak to go with it!
Jul 1st, 2016
Cool blend - you can take it through the paces of zin, Sangiovese, etc. although it kind of abruptly finishes...
Cool blend - you can take it through the paces of zin, Sangiovese, etc. although it kind of abruptly finishes...
Apr 22nd, 2017