Padrone (2013)

About this wine

The 2013 Padrone from Signorello Estate is a robust blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc, showcasing the best of Napa Valley's terroir. On the nose, it offers enticing aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and a hint of cocoa. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with flavors of dark berries, subtle notes of graphite, and a touch of cocoa, all balanced by well-integrated tannins. This wine was aged for 21 months in 100% new French oak barrels, enhancing its complexity and depth. Named in honor of Ray Signorello Sr., the Padrone is crafted from the estate's most premium vineyard blocks, resulting in a wine that embodies both power and elegance.

About the grape

The 2013 Signorello Estate Padrone is primarily composed of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller portions of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon, known for its deep color and robust tannins, thrives in Napa Valley's rocky soils, contributing to the wine's structure and aging potential. Merlot adds softness and ripe fruit flavors, balancing the blend, while Cabernet Franc introduces subtle herbal notes and complexity. The grapes are sourced from the estate's best hillside blocks, where the challenging terrain results in low yields but intensely flavored fruit.

Quick facts

• 🏆 The 2013 Padrone is Signorello Estate's flagship wine, crafted in honor of Ray Signorello Sr., the winery's founder.
• 🍇 This vintage is a blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc, aged for 21 months in 100% new French oak barrels.
• ⛰️ The grapes are sourced from the estate's most premium vineyard blocks, known for their extremely rocky soil, resulting in low yields and intense flavors.
• 🌟 The 2013 Padrone received high praise from critics, including a 96-point rating from Antonio Galloni, who noted its density and power.
• 🍷 This wine is designed for extended aging, with recommendations to cellar it for several years to fully appreciate its complexity and depth.

Palate profile

Producer

Signorello Estate, co-founded in 1977 by Ray Signorello Sr. and his son Ray Jr., began as a vineyard supplying grapes to other wineries. Recognizing the exceptional quality of their fruit, they transitioned to winemaking in 1985, producing their first estate-grown vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. In 2017, the winery was devastated by the Atlas Peak Fire, leading to a comprehensive rebuild that culminated in a state-of-the-art, fire-resistant facility integrated into the hillside, which reopened in 2024. This new winery is entirely off-the-grid, powered by solar energy, and features an 11,431-square-foot underground cave for production and hospitality.