Cabernet Sauvignon (2017)

About this wine

The 2017 Antica Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon offers a harmonious blend of blackcurrant and black cherry flavors, complemented by notes of cedar, espresso bean, and leather. The wine's full-bodied richness is balanced by firm, sweet tannins, leading to a long finish with hints of brambly mountain fruit and cherry spice. This Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from grapes grown in the Atlas Peak region, known for its high elevation and volcanic soils, which contribute to the wine's depth and complexity. The Antica estate, owned by the Antinori family, combines centuries-old Italian winemaking traditions with Napa Valley's unique terroir, resulting in a wine that reflects both heritage and innovation.

About the grape

Cabernet Sauvignon, a grape born from a natural cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc in 17th-century France, has become a cornerstone of Napa Valley's wine industry. Its thick skins and hardy vines thrive in Napa's diverse climate, producing wines with rich fruit flavors and balanced acidity. The 2017 Antica Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from grapes grown at elevations of 1,400 to 1,800 feet in the Atlas Peak AVA, where the rocky soils and high altitude contribute to the grape's complexity. This vineyard is owned by the Antinori family, who have been making wine in Italy for over 600 years, blending Old World tradition with Napa's unique terroir.

Quick facts

• 🏰 The Antica Napa Valley estate, where the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced, is owned by the Antinori family, who have been making wine for over 600 years, spanning 26 generations.
• ⛰️ The estate is situated at elevations ranging from 1,400 to 1,800 feet above sea level, providing a unique microclimate that contributes to the wine's distinctive character.
• 🍷 The name 'Antica' is a combination of 'Antinori' and 'California,' symbolizing the family's commitment to producing exceptional wines in Napa Valley.
• 🍇 The 2017 Antica Cabernet Sauvignon is known for its aromas of dark currant, blackberry, and black cherry, offering a generous flavor profile with smooth, velvety tannins.
• 🌿 The Antica estate spans 1,210 acres, with approximately 550 acres planted to vineyards, 60% of which are dedicated to Cabernet Sauvignon across 33 individual blocks.

Palate profile

Producer

Antica Napa Valley, established in 1985 by the Antinori family—renowned for over 600 years of winemaking in Italy—represents their venture into California's Napa Valley. Situated in the Atlas Peak AVA, the estate spans approximately 1,200 acres, with 600 acres dedicated to vineyards planted primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. The name 'Antica' combines 'Antinori' and 'California,' symbolizing the fusion of Old World heritage with New World innovation. The winery's high-elevation vineyards, ranging from 1,400 to 1,800 feet, benefit from rocky soils and a climate conducive to producing wines of great personality and style.