Louis M. Martini Vineyard and Their Special Wine Monte Rosso
Published on Fri Aug 24, 2007 7:35 am
Source: Crystal Higgins-Peterson, Calhoun & Company Communications
History
Founder Louis M. Martini was an Italian immigrant who built his Napa Valley winery as the end of Prohibition approached in 1933. His son, Louis P. Martini, became winemaker in 1954. Michael Martini, Louis M.’s grandson, became winemaker in 1977. In 2002, the Gallo family of winemakers purchased the winery, which continues to operate under Martini family leadership.
The Vineyards
Martini family winemakers believe that special wines come from special places. The portfolio of Louis M. Martini mountain and cool climate vineyards include Monte Rosso, located high above Sonoma Valley; Sun Lake Vineyard nestled in Pope Valley along the flanks of Howell Mountain; Thomann Station Vineyard, which is behind the Martini Winery in St. Helena; Ghost Pines Vineyard in the narrow, windy south end of Chiles Valley; and Del Rio Vineyard in the famous Russian River Valley near Healdsburg, California.
The Wines
Louis M. Martini wines are the voice of Cabernet Sauvignon, wines that reflect three generations of accumulated wisdom fitting vines to the land and blending for balance in the bottle. Wines available in fine restaurants and sold by select retailers include the 2004 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2004 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Site specific Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley and Monte Rosso Vineyard, as well as Lot No. 1, which is sourced from Napa Valley’s best mountain AVA’s, are limited release wines available in the winery tasting room and in select restaurants and bottle shops as well. Louis M. Martini also produces the limited production Gnarly Vines Zinfandel from the Monte Rosso Vineyard.
Location
The Louis M. Martini Winery is located at 254 South St. Helena Highway (Rt. 29) in the town of St. Helena. It is 70 miles north of San Francisco, and 22 miles north of the city of Napa.
The mailing address is P.O. Box 112, St. Helena, CA 94574.
Telephone (800) 321-9463. Fax (707) 963-8750.
The web address is www.louismartini.com
Tasting Room
The Tasting Room is located at the winery and is open daily from 11am to 5pm. Many limited production wines, not available elsewhere, are sold in the Tasting Room.
