Francis Ford Coppola Winery - Diamond Collection Zinfandel 2022
The Francis Ford Coppola Winery is located in Sonoma County, California , USA . It is owned by the eponymous filmmaker , famous for directing The Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now. Winemaking has been a Coppola family tradition for several generations: Agostino Coppola, Francis Coppola's grandfather, made wine in the basement of his New York apartment building using concrete vats he built himself. Corey Beck , CEO and Head of Winemaking, has over 20 years of experience in the wine industry. His personal vision for Sonoma County wines is demonstrated in vintages such as Francis Coppola Reserve, Director's Cut, and Director's, showcasing Sonoma County's unique appellations and vineyards. Francis and Eleanor Coppola have always strongly supported sustainability , in their own lives and in their many business ventures. Francis Ford Coppola Winery and surrounding vineyards are all certified by the California Sustainable Winegrowers Alliance (CSWA).
Diamond Collection wines are made from grapes grown throughout California, blended from selections of fruit representing different clones, soils, and growing methods. This vintage is a blend of Zinfandel (85%), Petite Sirah (14%), supplemented by other varieties (1%) . The wine is aged for 3.5 months in French and Hungarian oak barrels with portions of the blend in American oak barrels .
Grape varieties: 85% Zinfandel, 14% Petite Sirah, 1% other varieties
