Wine from Amador County comes out of Sierra Foothills, USA, where it sits as a wine region.
The signature grape is Zinfandel, backed by Barbera, Sangiovese, Syrah and Viognier.
The ground underneath is clay, decomposed granite and granite.
The climate is mediterranean.
The vineyards themselves read as elevated.
Red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine, plus three more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows ripe, robust, floral and fruity and lush texture, plus two more.
At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, pasta dishes, tomato-based sauces and barbecue.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
In the glass.
Red: Ripe, Robust.
Sweet white: Floral and fruity, Lush texture.
Rosé: Light and refreshing.
Fortified: Rich and sweet.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- A Tribute to Grace Shake Ridge Ranch Vineyard Grenache, Amador County, USA
- Black Sheep Winery Clockspring Vineyard Zinfandel, Amador County, USA
- Buccella Mixed Blacks Blend, Amador County, USA
- Desire Lines Shake Ridge Ranch Syrah, Amador County, USA
- Domaine de la Terre Rouge Easton Zinfandel, Amador County, USA
- Favia 'Quarzo' Syrah, Amador County, USA
- Helwig Winery Three Sisters Valley, Amador County, USA
- Jeff Runquist 'R' Barbera, Amador County, USA
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Pasta dishes
- Tomato-based sauces
- Barbecue
- Aged cheeses
Serving and cellaring.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Nearby regions.
Amador County: common questions
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More from here: every wine region in USA, or the wider Sierra Foothills guide.