Ottimino

Rancho Bello Vineyard Little 8 Zinfandel

8.935 ratings

9.09 pro ratings

Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA

Zinfandel

Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

8.8

Not as full bodied as I would like. Has nice dry finish.

Not as full bodied as I would like. Has nice dry finish.

1 person found it helpfulAug 14th, 2014

9.2

Best vintage of the three.

Best vintage of the three.

Jun 4th, 2016

8.2

Great expression of zinfandel, but the varietal is not a favorite of ours.

Great expression of zinfandel, but the varietal is not a favorite of ours.

Nov 27th, 2020

8.8

Spice!!! A little past but still enjoyable

Spice!!! A little past but still enjoyable

Dec 23rd, 2019

9.2

A little plum, currant and raisin with a deep finish. Almost like it could grow up to be an amerone.

A little plum, currant and raisin with a deep finish. Almost like it could grow up to be an amerone.

Feb 26th, 2016

9.0

Chocolate red, full body with a soft, smooth taste. Flavors of full ripe black plums. This Zin has enough attributes to drink now or in 2 years.

Chocolate red, full body with a soft, smooth taste. Flavors of full ripe black plums. This Zin has enough attributes to drink now or in 2 years.

Sep 29th, 2015

8.5

Robust with oak tones... A delight with berries 💋💕

Robust with oak tones... A delight with berries 💋💕

Jul 10th, 2015

9.0

Sweet with smooth finish

Sweet with smooth finish

Aug 14th, 2014

8.9

Pumpkin

Pumpkin

Jun 9th, 2013

9.4

@ 5A5

@ 5A5

Oct 11th, 2012