Testa Vineyards | Mendocino County • Old Vines
Legacy.
From heritage Carignan vines in Mendocino County, this wine honors a California classic—dry summers, cool evenings, and multigenerational farming that keeps old vines alive and expressive. It’s the kind of red our family pours when the table is full and the conversation lingers.
Inspiration.
We love Carignan for its lift and generosity: bright fruit, savory nuance, and a natural affinity for food. Crafted to feel effortless yet refined, this vintage is built for real life—weeknight pasta, wood-fired pizza, long Sunday lunches—and for collectors who appreciate elegance over excess.
The Wine.
Red cherry, pomegranate, and rose lead, with wild herbs and fine spice in the background. The palate is vibrant and silky, with gentle tannins and a mouth-watering finish. Medium-bodied, poised, and thoroughly drinkable—serve slightly cool (58–62°F) and watch it sing.
Authenticity.
Hand-harvested from old-vine blocks, fermented in small lots
Native yeast fermentation; gentle cap management for purity and finesse
Raised in neutral vessels to preserve brightness and site character
Minimal handling from vineyard to bottle
Testa Vineyards | Mendocino County • Old Vines
Legacy.
From heritage Carignan vines in Mendocino County, this wine honors a California classic—dry summers, cool evenings, and multigenerational farming that keeps old vines alive and expressive. It’s the kind of red our family pours when the table is full and the conversation lingers.
Inspiration.
We love Carignan for its lift and generosity: bright fruit, savory nuance, and a natural affinity for food. Crafted to feel effortless yet refined, this vintage is built for real life—weeknight pasta, wood-fired pizza, long Sunday lunches—and for collectors who appreciate elegance over excess.
The Wine.
Red cherry, pomegranate, and rose lead, with wild herbs and fine spice in the background. The palate is vibrant and silky, with gentle tannins and a mouth-watering finish. Medium-bodied, poised, and thoroughly drinkable—serve slightly cool (58–62°F) and watch it sing.
Authenticity.
Hand-harvested from old-vine blocks, fermented in small lots
Native yeast fermentation; gentle cap management for purity and finesse
Raised in neutral vessels to preserve brightness and site character
Minimal handling from vineyard to bottle
