2021 Carhartt Venture Modalita Bestia
If you like hearty Italian wines and rich Italian cuisine, this wine was made for you!
Wine ships only to states where the winery is licensed; an adult 21+ must sign on delivery. Pickup at the Carhartt Cabin is available. Demo cart only — buy on the official shop.
- Vintage
- 2021
- Appellation / source
- Santa Ynez Valley
- Size
- 750 ml
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Vineyard
- Santa Ynez Vineyard & Nolan Ranch Vineyard
- Ageing
- 22 months
- Barrels
- 18
- Availability
- Available
Composition: 27% Montepulciano, 25% Sangiovese, 24% Teroldego, 24% Lagrein
Nose (aromas): wild blueberry and black plums, star anise, violets, dark cocoa
Flavor (palate): black plum, espresso bean, black licorice, clove
Winemaker's Notes: Upon opening, this wine has all the great characteristics of traditional rich Italian wines. Dense dark fruit, herbs, and a touch of reductivity that will open up perfectly in the bottle and glass over the course of the evening. It has a significant tannin profile, so it will need the right food to balance that aspect of the wine. Pair it with something hearty, like grilled lamb chops, a savory mushroom risotto, or even a rich dark chocolate dessert—each brings out a different side of this wine, making for an unforgettable experience every time.
Aging Potential: Now - 2030+
Additional Notes: This one-of-a-kind wine utilizes varietals from the South, Central, and far Northern regions of Italy. Please decant for at least 45 minutes to fully enjoy this wine after opening!
“The one and only vintage of Modalita Bestia is a rich, aromatic, dense, and delicious marriage of four unique Italian varieties. A mix of Montepulciano (Abruzzo), Sangiovese (Tuscany), and Teroldego and Lagrein (Trentino-Alto Adige), this wine is essentially a blend of Southern, Middle, and Northern Italy. I’ve drank a lot of Italian wines in my day, but I can say that I’ve never had one with this particular mixture, and I think it shows the immense potential of growing Italian varietals in the warm and relatively dry heat of the Santa Ynez Valley. This wine has been aged for some time, so it is drinkable now, but I promise it will only get better over the next few years!”
- CHASE CARHARTT, CO-WINEMAKER
