Principe di Tricase Winery

18425 Highland Valley Rd, Ramona, CA 92065
760-789-0114
www.pineandwine.com

Overlooking the beautiful Highland Valley of Ramona there are about 4 acres of grapes that enjoy the breeze, which blows most of the day.

The Aglianico grape, (pronounced “A-ya-nico”), originated from the word Hellenic, Ellenico in Italian, means, “from Greece.” Around the 1500ad its name transformed to Aglianico. In Italy, Aglianico is considered the Barolo of the south.

Our Aglianico grapes were first planted in early 2007. Approximately, 2000 vines were planted both on the east and west sides of the vineyard. Followed, was the Nebbiolo, planted only on the east side.

In 2008 and 2011 we added the Aleatico grapes. We produce two kinds of wines from this grape: a dry wine and sweet dessert wine, both with incredible aromas. We produce a small amount of the dessert wine by using the ancient method, using sun-dried Aleatico grapes with 40% brix. Wikipedia claims that, “Aleatico may very well be the most ancient wine grape.”

Before the Romans times, the Greek settlers brought the first Aglianico grapes to Naples, Italy (Nea Polis or New City). From there, because of its particular characteristics, the Romans adopted the grape to make the very first commercial wine, the Falerno and exported it in the whole Roman world.

Recent studies that were made on the skin of the Aglianico grapes, have shown unique preserving capabilities.

The Nebbiolo is a grape mostly grown in the northern Italian region of Piemonte.
From the Nebbiolo grapes, the Barolo wine is made and it is one of the most coveted Italian wines.

Petite Sirah, is the main grape known in the U.S., with over 90% of the California plantings labeled “Petite Sirah” being Durif grapes. The grape originated as a cross of Syrah pollen germinating a Peloursin plant. On some occasions, Peloursin and Syrah vines may be called Petite Sirah, usually because the varieties are extremely difficult to distinguish in old age. We make an incredible “Passito” out of it, which is a wine made from grapes that have been dried to concentrate their juice. The result is similar to that of the ice wine process, but suitable for warmer climates and it is somewhat sweer but without any addition in the process

The Concord grape is a cultivar derived from the grape species Vitis labrusca (also called fox grape) that are used as table grapes, wine grapes and juice grapes. They are often used to make grape jelly, grape juice, grape-flavored soft drinks, and candy. The grape is sometimes used to make wine, particularly kosher wine, though it is not generally favored for that purpose due to the strong “foxy” (sometimes described as candied-strawberry/musky) flavor. Traditionally, most commercially produced Concord wines have been finished sweet, but dry versions are possible if adequate fruit ripeness is achieved. We make, out of that, a stunning dessert wine.

Address:

Principe di Tricase Winery
18425 Highland Valley Road
Ramona
92065
United States

Get directions from Go

Posted by Admin

Website: http://www.ramonaevents.com

Leave a Reply