Fortino, Santa Clara Valley (California) Charbono 2018

Sep 28, 2021

By Rich Cook

 I’m always surprised that there isn’t more Charbono on offer when I taste this particular bottling.  Fortino has produced this for many years, and it’s a lusty red wine that anyone will warm to easily.  Rich plum and ripe blackberry fruit get a boost from moderate oak toast, and the finish stays bright for a good while.  Taste a little California history.   A Platinum Award winner at the 2021 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.     

Country / Region

California

Appellation

Santa Clara Valley

Grape Variety

Charbono

Color

Red

Vintage

2018

Score

94

Price

US $ 44.00

Producer

Fortino