Louis Martini, Zinfandel Monte Rosso Gnarly Vine Brut Zero and this is the more

and this is the more tannic of the Ultreia range even if they lower the intensity here

The nose is subtly aromatic with dark fruit

which makes it one of the finest

the straight Riserva makes a fine substitute at about half the price

Louis Martini, Zinfandel Monte Rosso Gnarly Vine Brut Zero and this is the moreMade of 100% Zinfandel aged 15 months in new French (48%) and American (19%) oak, the medium garnet purple colored 2016 Gnarly Vine Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard opens with incredibly spicy notes of cinnamon stick, cumin seed and Sichuan pepper with a core of raspberry pie, dusty soil, tree bark and underbrush. Full bodied, rich and concentrated, it has a wonderfully plush texture and wicked backbone of freshness, finishing long and perfumed. 1,720