Martinelli

"Giuseppe & Luisa" Russian River Valley Zinfandel

9.146 ratings
8.98 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
WineMascot

Have to admit, I wouldn't have guessed this 16.5, nice boysenberry and cake batter.

Have to admit, I wouldn't have guessed this 16.5, nice boysenberry and cake batter.

Feb 27th, 2016
Chuck Landers

16,5 Alcohol. - give it up!!

16,5 Alcohol. - give it up!!

Jul 9th, 2013
Joe Roth

Among the best red Zinfandel in California. 7 years and still drinking great.

Among the best red Zinfandel in California. 7 years and still drinking great.

Oct 23rd, 2018
Joe Roth

This Wine has aged nicely. Very smooth with nice nose of dark berries. No hint of alcohol heat.

This Wine has aged nicely. Very smooth with nice nose of dark berries. No hint of alcohol heat.

Jan 10th, 2018
Alison Stonecipher

Hot, spicy, big, balanced

Hot, spicy, big, balanced

Oct 24th, 2017
Phil

Coolest vintage in 30 years. Still got 16.5 abv. 😐

Coolest vintage in 30 years. Still got 16.5 abv. 😐

Aug 22nd, 2016
Michael Linton

Fruit forward in a big way need cheese terrific mouthfeel soft tannins black fruit blackberry pie booked black fruit

Fruit forward in a big way need cheese terrific mouthfeel soft tannins black fruit blackberry pie booked black fruit

Aug 12th, 2016
Chris

Awesome, loved this!!

Awesome, loved this!!

Jul 9th, 2016
Amanda Dobbins

So spicy. I've never had such a spicy wine. Maybe it's the alcohol content or maybe the spices used in it. But it burns the nostrils for sure. It's also a unique balance of light, like a Pinot Noir, and yet very complex. The bottle itself is very beautiful. I'd look for this wine again on the shelves or in a restaurant.

So spicy. I've never had such a spicy wine. Maybe it's the alcohol content or maybe the spices used in it. But it burns the nostrils for sure. It's also a unique balance of light, like a Pinot Noir, and yet very complex. The bottle itself is very beautiful. I'd look for this wine again on the shelves or in a restaurant.

Jun 2nd, 2016
Chris Blanken

Didn't taste like 16.5, jammy and elegant

Didn't taste like 16.5, jammy and elegant

Jul 9th, 2013