El Pico de Illana Petit Verdot, 2018 Albanello He prefers these methods less

He prefers these methods less because of the fashion of natural and organic winemaking and more because he firmly believes this is how wine should be made

It was bottled in April 2015

"The Santa Rita Hills is a small appellation at the western end of the Santa Ynez Valley that has gained national recognition for its Pinot Noir

In the second half of the '80s its version from red grapes was launched

"Richly aromatic

El Pico de Illana Petit Verdot, 2018 Albanello He prefers these methods lessAromas of ripe dark fruits with a hint of chocolate and leather. Blackberry and plum with a touch of aged balsamic on the dark in color palate; Soft and round mouthfeel finishing with soft tannins. Husband and wife Javier and Carolina along with Javier's two brothers lead the estate as 4th generation viticulturists, with Carolina leading the artistry of the winemaking. The land was originally gifted to the Illana family in 1626 by the King of Spain.