Louis M. Martini : Lot No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

The complexity and structure of a great Californian Cabernet Sauvignon

The estate

"The best grapes make the best wine" is the philosophy applied by the Winery's founder, Louis M. Martini. Implemented at the estate since its creation in 1938, this exacting philosophy has enabled the winery to become one of the leading names in Californian wines. With its vineyards in the sumptuous Sonoma and Napa Valleys and its many award-winning wines, the estate is now world-renowned for its great Cabernet Sauvignons. In 2002, the Gallo family, close to the Martini family, bought the Winery and its vineyards, bringing new impetus and worldwide development with each passing vintage.

The vineyard

The emblem of the estate, Lot No.1 2017 is the expression of the estate's best plots of Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, revealing a compendium of power, depth and intensity.

Winemaking and ageing

Once the grapes have been harvested and sorted by hand, they are placed in gravity-fed vats to begin a three-day cold maceration. After fermentation, this Californian wine is aged in French oak barrels (80% new wood) for 19 months.

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Lot No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 from Louis M. Martini

Tasting

Nose
The nose opens on fruity fragrances of blackcurrant and plum and then reveal subtle notes of leather.

Palate
Complex and structured, the palate delights with its intense notes of black cherry, finished by tannins of remarkable finesse.