Vineyards
The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Montelena Estate Zinfandel are grown in one of the world's most unique winegrowing properties. The site's diversity of soils and slopes translates directly into the layers of complex flavors in our wines.
The Estate vineyard is comprised of varied terrain, from flat to
steep hillsides. The vineyard gently slopes downward towards its
base, where a small patch of sedimentary soil was deposited by the
settling of an ancient ocean or lake. Extending out from the Napa
River is the alluvial soil, the most prevalent type on the
property. In the back and outside areas of the vineyard are
volcanic soils, formed by ancient lava flows caused by tectonic
uplifting.
This diversified soil profile results in aromatic, rich and
full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, characterized by the unique
earthy-berry flavor that is the Montelena Estate. Our decades old
Zinfandel vines, planted in volcanic soil, combined with our 10
year old vines in alluvial soil, produce a wine with a spicy, ripe
berry flavor.