Forchini (RRV)
- AVA
- Russian River Valley
- Decade
- 1910s
- County
- Sonoma
- Current Owner
- James Forcini
- Planted by
- Augustino Lituanio
- Location Notes
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12320 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg and Limerick
- Wineries
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Italian Swiss Colony, Asti
- Historical Producers
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Duckhorn, Forchini, Silliams Seylem, Wine Guerrilla
- Characteristics
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Ripe berry with spice & pepper; lush and rich
- Description
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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