2013 ​Cima Piccola

We are proud to introduce our inaugural vintage of Helix Cima Piccola, the younger cousin to our Reininger classic, Cima. I say “young” because it does not experience the 5-6 year extended barrel maturation as does the Reininger Cima. Our Cima Piccola is a more youthful and energetic wine preferring running shoes to classic wingtips! You will not find worn out leather here. The wine possesses a bright ruby color with scents of cherry pie filling, eucalyptus, cinnamon and thyme. Elegant flavors of cherries, raspberries, marionberries and plum with an underlying current of graphite ride on a velvety texture of supple tannins and appropriate acidity for balance. Enjoy with grilled salmon on a bed of puttanesca. ​~Chuck Reininger, Winemaker

BLEND: 50% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc

VINEYARD: Sagemoor, Stillwater Creek & Weinbau Vineyards

COOPERAGE: 70% French,
30% American; (30% new oak)

pH: 3.5          T.A.: 5.9 g/L

ALC.: 14.3%

BOTTLED: ​July 2016

PRODUCTION: 45 cases