La Merica is a red produced by V. Sattui Winery in Napa Valley, Napa Valley, United States. Made from Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet and Mourvèdre. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Napa Valley
Region: Napa Valley
Country: United States
Grapes: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet, Mourvèdre
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, dry
A bold, old-vine Napa Valley field blend built around Zinfandel and Petite Sirah, layered with tobacco, leather and espresso richness.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Napa Valley, United States
Napa Valley is a compact, sun-warmed valley in northern California, an hour or so above San Francisco, and it is the name that turned American wine into a serious global player.
Zinfandel
Zinfandel is a red grape genetically identical to Croatia's Tribidrag (or Crljenak) and to southern Italy's Primitivo, though it became an icon in California.
Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah is a red grape that originated in France as Durif, a cross of Syrah and the obscure Peloursin, though it found its lasting fame in California and Australia.
Alicante Bouschet
Alicante Bouschet is a red grape created in nineteenth-century France, in the Languedoc lineage of the Bouschet breeders.
Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre is a red grape of Spanish origin, at home around Valencia and Murcia, where it is called Monastrell.
More wines
From V. Sattui Winery
- Bacci — V. Sattui Winery, Napa Valley
- Dry Riesling — V. Sattui Winery, Mount Veeder
- Red Wine — V. Sattui Winery, Napa Valley
- Rosato di Pinot Noir — V. Sattui Winery, Anderson Valley
- Sattui Family Red — V. Sattui Winery, California
More red wines from Napa Valley
- AmerItal — Goosecross Cellars, Napa Valley
- 1858 Cabernet Sauvignon — Caymus Vineyards, Napa Valley
- ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon — Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Napa Valley
- Adaptation Cabernet Sauvignon — Adaptation by Accendo Cellars, Napa Valley
Frequently asked questions
Where is La Merica from?
La Merica is produced by V. Sattui Winery in Napa Valley, Napa Valley, United States.
What grapes are in La Merica?
La Merica is a blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet and Mourvèdre.