Scotto Family Wines Michael’s Red Napa By N.a.p.a. Cellars Rare Red Blend

”This is the first Napa Valley release from Anthony Scotto a fifth generation vintner whose family has made wine since 1883. The grapes were harvested by hand and the wine was aged in new and second year oak barrels for 21 months (48% toasted French oak 40% American oak and 12% Hungarian oak). This release is full-bodied with intense color concentrated dark fruit flavors and moderate oak accents and tannins. It is ready to enjoy now and will continue to mature in the bottle for at least three years. Once poured the flavors and aromas will become more pronounced after a few minutes in the glass. The N.A.P.A. portion of the wine’s name represents the 5th generation of Scotto vintners: brothers and sisters Natalie Anthony Paul and Anne. Michael’s Red is named for their youngest brother who recently joined his family’s wine business. Winemaking: it’s a family thing… We’ve been in the wine business a long time so don’t have too many first’s but Napa by N.A.P.A. is definite