Forchini (RRV)

AVA

Russian River Valley

Decade

1910s

County

Sonoma

Current Owner

James Forcini

Planted by

Augustino Lituanio

Location Notes

12320 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg and Limerick

Wineries

Italian Swiss Colony, Asti

Historical Producers

Duckhorn, Forchini, Silliams Seylem, Wine Guerrilla

Characteristics

Ripe berry with spice & pepper; lush and rich

Description

Cool climate, close to Russian River. Lots of late breaking fog in summer. Extended hang time for Zinfandel results in mature tannins. Dry farmed, low production, St. George rootstock.

Submitted by

James Forchini

Certified