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Located in Israel’s Hefer Valley, the Recanati Winery is a showcase winemaking facility, equipped with the most innovative technology available today. Owned by Lenny Recanati, a native of Israel with ancestral roots stretching back to Italy, the winery is the fruit of Lenny’s life-long dream to produce truly world-class wines. Chief winemaker is Gil Shatsberg, a graduate of the U.C. Davis wine program. Formerly a winemaker at Israel’s Amphorae and Carmel wineries, Gil brings to Recanati proven expertise in his field, allied to a devotion to artistry and craftsmanship in winemaking.

Recanati wines are certified kosher .

Production Area
The Petite Sirah is grown in a hot climate at a low elevation; the valley floor soils are dark and heavy. The Zinfandel is grown in a cooler area on the northern slopes, in soil comprised partially of terra rossa.

Grape Varieties
95% Petite Sirah, 5% Zinfandel

Vinification
Grapes were harvested by hand and machine and de-stemmed. Fermentation took place for 10-14 days in small tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine was transferred to small French and American oak barriques where it matured for 8 months.

Color
Dark violet

Bouquet
Complex aromas of ripe plum and black cherry mingled with notes of dark chocolate

Taste
Soft, velvety and delicious, this full-bodied red will age gracefully over the next 5 years.

Serving Suggestions
Savor with rich stews, red meats and hearty pasta dishes. Also superb with hard, aged cheeses. For maximum enjoyment, decant for one hour prior to drinking and serve at cool room temperature.