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| 2006 Zivio Port-Style Description Zivio (Cheers! in Croatian – the Milat family's heritage) . It is crafted in a Vintage Port style, although we chose not to call it such in consideration of the vintners of Portugal. By definition, true Port is produced only in Spain or Portugal. We made ours from Zinfandel located in the middle of the ranch on the most gravelly soils. It has small berries and low yields rich in blackberry and black cherry flavors and aromas. Using double-distilled brandy (what the Portguese call Aguardente, or firewater) as a fortifier, we arrested the fermentation at about 7% residual sugar and final alcohol of 20.5%. This wine is superb now and will age gracefully for year to come. Our 2006, Zivio-Dessert Wine has sweet berry flavors, an excellent way to finish a meal along with dark semi sweet chocolate. 95% Zinfandel, 5% Touriga National (Portguese grape variety).
Aging 100% French 100% 4-Yr 24 Months Other:
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