2017 Martellotto "Rosso di Sera" Red Blend Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara
- "Plump, Rounded, Sexy Wine" ~Jeb Dunnuck
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About the Wine
Some wines take their time to warm up, shyly revealing their secrets. Not this one. The 2017 Rosso di Sera is like an old friend who walks in the door and immediately fills the room with energy. Boom—aromas leap from the glass. Ripe plum, blueberry, oak, and vanilla pirouette on the palate. And just when you think you’ve got it figured out, a whisper of fresh Mediterranean herbs from the Cabernet Franc winks at you, keeping things interesting.
Greg Martellotto has always believed that blends are better—after all, why settle for a solo when you can have a full symphony? This red blend conducts three powerhouse Bordeaux varietals in perfect harmony: 40% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 25% Cabernet Franc. Malbec brings its signature dark fruit and velvety texture, Cabernet Sauvignon delivers structure and depth, and Cabernet Franc sneaks in a bit of spice and floral charm. Together, they sing.
Soft yet vibrant, rich yet refreshing—this is a wine that walks the tightrope between bold flavor and effortless drinkability. Sipping it on its own? Perfect. Pairing it with a meal? Even better. Either way, that lip-smacking acidity keeps things lively from the first pour to the last drop.
Since 2005, Martellotto Winery has been shaking things up on California’s Central Coast, crafting award-winning Bordeaux blends at prices that make collectors and casual drinkers alike do a double take.
Critic Reviews
Already bottled, the 2017 Rosso di Sera is a plump, rounded, sexy wine that has loads of ripe cherries, blackberries, toasted spices, and earth. With medium to full-bodied richness and ample fruit, it's a delicious, fun wine to drink over the coming 4-5 years. The blend is 40% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 25% Cabernet Franc, all aged 10 months in 20% new oak. ~90 Jeb Dunnuck
Ripe and ready aromas of black cherry, wood spice, and clove are intense on this blend of 40% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Cabernet Franc. The palate is rounded with ripe dark fruit and baking-spice flavors, framed by mouth-coating soft tannins. ~90 Wine Enthusiast
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- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Size:
- 750ml
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