Signorello Estate
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Cuvee Athena"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 20 | Lot No. 19
Vintage: 2014
Signorello Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Highlights
- Named for my precious daughter, Athena Hope Signorello
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the spectacular 2014 vintage, bottled without filtration
- Our PNV wine is crafted from a selected vineyard block planted on our estate in 1990 with Clone 337
- This vineyard block is one of the key components of our marquee bottling, Padrone
Description
This rare expression of Napa Valley winemaking is one of only 120 bottles that will ever be made. Think of it as a bit of Napa Valley history in your cellar and celebrated in a glass with friends and family.
Your Premiere Napa Valley wine is named for Ray Signorello’s daughter, Athena Hope Signorello. The fruit for this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon was chosen from a select vineyard block planted on the estate in 1990 with Clone 337. The best of the spectacular 2014 vintage was then bottled without filtration.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Pierre Birebent
Winemaker, Signorello Estate
Pierre is a sixth-generation wine grower. Growing up in Corsica, France, Pierre spent his early years among the vines learning the trade from family. After graduating from the Agriculture College of Carcassone and Macon with a degree in Viticulture and Enology, Pierre returned to his family's vineyards as vineyard manager and assistant winemaker.
Pierre soon decided to travel to California to experience a new region and style of winemaking. Over the next several years he practiced vineyard management and development, grafting and winemaking at several properties in Napa Valley.
Country born: France
Education: Degree in Viticulture and Enology from the Agriculture College of Carcassone and Macon
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
We practice the "vigneron" style of winemaking, fusing Old World techniques with California fruit.
Liquor Stores of North America
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Liquor Stores of North America:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesa Winery | 2015 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Estate Vineyard Block 91D | 20 (2016) |
| Far Niente | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 20 (2016) | |
| Signorello Estate | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Cuvee Athena | 20 (2016) |
| von Strasser Winery | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | Estate Vineyard’s Final Bow | 20 (2016) |
| Chappellet Vineyard | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 19 (2015) | |
| Far Niente | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Martin Stelling Vineyard | 19 (2015) |
| Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | The Judgment | 19 (2015) |
Winery Distribution
Signorello Estate is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (Serendipity)
International:
- Canada - Alberta (Evolution Fine Wines Ltd.)
- Canada - British Columbia (Evolution Fine Wines Ltd.)
- Canada - Manitoba (Evolution Fine Wines Ltd.)
- Canada - Ontario (Profile)
- Canada - Quebec (Tocade)
- Canada - Saskatchewan (Evolution Fine Wines Ltd.)
- Japan (I love cal wine)
- Philippines (https://artisan.com.ph/)
- South Korea (LUVINCOREA CO., LTD.)