Vitorio's Vineyard — The Library
The cornerstone of the cellar.
The story
Every estate has a wine that sets the standard, and at Vitorio's Vineyard that wine is the Cabernet Sauvignon. It is the most structured pour in the library — built broad in the shoulders, slow to open, and rewarding to those who wait. Vitorio gives it time on the vine and time in oak, and the result is a wine with architecture: tannin you can lean on, fruit that holds its line, and a finish that doesn't hurry.
This is a wine for the long evening — the bottle you open when there's no clock running and a record worth flipping. Decant it, give it air, and it unfolds an hour at a time.
Tasting profile
Appearance: Deep garnet, nearly opaque at the core.
Nose: Blackcurrant and ripe plum over cedar, tobacco leaf, and a thread of graphite.
Palate: Full and firm, with cassis and dark cherry framed by grippy, fine-grained tannin.
Finish: Long and structured, leaving cedar and dried herb.
At the table
Made for red meat and char. Pair with a bone-in ribeye, braised short rib, lamb shoulder, or anything off the grill. On the cheese board, reach for aged cheddar or a hard sheep's-milk. For dessert, a square of dark chocolate.
The cornerstone of the cellar.
The story
Every estate has a wine that sets the standard, and at Vitorio's Vineyard that wine is the Cabernet Sauvignon. It is the most structured pour in the library — built broad in the shoulders, slow to open, and rewarding to those who wait. Vitorio gives it time on the vine and time in oak, and the result is a wine with architecture: tannin you can lean on, fruit that holds its line, and a finish that doesn't hurry.
This is a wine for the long evening — the bottle you open when there's no clock running and a record worth flipping. Decant it, give it air, and it unfolds an hour at a time.
Tasting profile
Appearance: Deep garnet, nearly opaque at the core.
Nose: Blackcurrant and ripe plum over cedar, tobacco leaf, and a thread of graphite.
Palate: Full and firm, with cassis and dark cherry framed by grippy, fine-grained tannin.
Finish: Long and structured, leaving cedar and dried herb.
At the table
Made for red meat and char. Pair with a bone-in ribeye, braised short rib, lamb shoulder, or anything off the grill. On the cheese board, reach for aged cheddar or a hard sheep's-milk. For dessert, a square of dark chocolate.
The poet of the reds.
The story
If the Cabernet Sauvignon is the cornerstone, the Cabernet Franc is the verse written in the margins — lighter on its feet, more aromatic, more inclined to surprise you. It carries a perfume the bolder reds don't: violets, crushed red berries, a turn of fresh pepper. There's restraint here, and restraint is its own kind of confidence.
Vitorio loves this wine for its honesty. It doesn't hide behind oak or weight; it tells you exactly what the season gave it. Pour it a touch cool and it sings.
Tasting profile
Appearance: Bright ruby, medium depth.
Nose: Violet and raspberry with a savory edge of bell pepper and cracked peppercorn.
Palate: Medium-bodied and lifted, red-fruited, with soft, supple tannin.
Finish: Clean and peppery, with lingering florals.
At the table
A natural with herb-forward dishes. Pair with roast lamb and rosemary, mushroom risotto, herbed roast chicken, or grilled vegetables. On the board, fresh goat cheese or a young Comté. Serve slightly below room temperature.
The poet of the reds.
The story
If the Cabernet Sauvignon is the cornerstone, the Cabernet Franc is the verse written in the margins — lighter on its feet, more aromatic, more inclined to surprise you. It carries a perfume the bolder reds don't: violets, crushed red berries, a turn of fresh pepper. There's restraint here, and restraint is its own kind of confidence.
Vitorio loves this wine for its honesty. It doesn't hide behind oak or weight; it tells you exactly what the season gave it. Pour it a touch cool and it sings.
Tasting profile
Appearance: Bright ruby, medium depth.
Nose: Violet and raspberry with a savory edge of bell pepper and cracked peppercorn.
Palate: Medium-bodied and lifted, red-fruited, with soft, supple tannin.
Finish: Clean and peppery, with lingering florals.
At the table
A natural with herb-forward dishes. Pair with roast lamb and rosemary, mushroom risotto, herbed roast chicken, or grilled vegetables. On the board, fresh goat cheese or a young Comté. Serve slightly below room temperature.
The quiet one.
The story
Pinot Noir asks more of a grower than any other grape in the library, and it gives back something no other wine can: transparency. This is the pour where you can taste the place — the soil, the slope, the season — with nothing in the way. Vitorio handles it gently, because Pinot punishes a heavy hand and rewards a patient one.
The result is a wine of silk and earth: bright cherry on the surface, forest floor underneath, and a texture that glides. It's the wine for conversation, for the second hour, for the people you keep close.
Tasting profile
Appearance: Translucent ruby, light to medium depth.
Nose: Fresh cherry and wild strawberry over damp earth and a hint of clove.
Palate: Light-bodied and silken, red-fruited and savory, with delicate tannin and bright acidity.
Finish: Graceful and earthy, fading slowly.
At the table
Endlessly versatile — the dinner-party wine. Pair with seared salmon, roast duck, mushroom dishes, or roasted root vegetables. On the board, a soft Brie or Camembert. One of the rare reds that flatters fish.
The quiet one.
The story
Pinot Noir asks more of a grower than any other grape in the library, and it gives back something no other wine can: transparency. This is the pour where you can taste the place — the soil, the slope, the season — with nothing in the way. Vitorio handles it gently, because Pinot punishes a heavy hand and rewards a patient one.
The result is a wine of silk and earth: bright cherry on the surface, forest floor underneath, and a texture that glides. It's the wine for conversation, for the second hour, for the people you keep close.
Tasting profile
Appearance: Translucent ruby, light to medium depth.
Nose: Fresh cherry and wild strawberry over damp earth and a hint of clove.
Palate: Light-bodied and silken, red-fruited and savory, with delicate tannin and bright acidity.
Finish: Graceful and earthy, fading slowly.
At the table
Endlessly versatile — the dinner-party wine. Pair with seared salmon, roast duck, mushroom dishes, or roasted root vegetables. On the board, a soft Brie or Camembert. One of the rare reds that flatters fish.
The golden hour, in a glass.
The story
The Chardonnay is the warmest wine in the library — the one that catches the last of the light. Where the Sauvignon Blanc cuts, this one envelops: stone fruit and soft vanilla, a creamy weight on the palate, the kind of richness that comes from careful time in oak. It's a wine with presence.
Vitorio aims for balance here, letting the fruit carry the oak rather than the other way around. The reward is a Chardonnay that feels generous without losing its shape — full, golden, and made for unhurried evenings.
Tasting profile
Appearance: Bright gold.
Nose: Peach and yellow apple over vanilla, toasted oak, and a touch of butter.
Palate: Full-bodied and creamy, with stone fruit, a rounded mid-palate, and a gentle oak frame.
Finish: Long and warm, lightly toasted.
At the table
Loves richness and butter. Pair with lobster, roast chicken in cream sauce, scallops, or a wedge of Brie. Stands up to richer dishes where lighter whites would fade.
The golden hour, in a glass.
The story
The Chardonnay is the warmest wine in the library — the one that catches the last of the light. Where the Sauvignon Blanc cuts, this one envelops: stone fruit and soft vanilla, a creamy weight on the palate, the kind of richness that comes from careful time in oak. It's a wine with presence.
Vitorio aims for balance here, letting the fruit carry the oak rather than the other way around. The reward is a Chardonnay that feels generous without losing its shape — full, golden, and made for unhurried evenings.
Tasting profile
Appearance: Bright gold.
Nose: Peach and yellow apple over vanilla, toasted oak, and a touch of butter.
Palate: Full-bodied and creamy, with stone fruit, a rounded mid-palate, and a gentle oak frame.
Finish: Long and warm, lightly toasted.
At the table
Loves richness and butter. Pair with lobster, roast chicken in cream sauce, scallops, or a wedge of Brie. Stands up to richer dishes where lighter whites would fade.
The house blend.
The story
Every cellar needs a wine that simply belongs at the table — no occasion required, no decanting, no fuss. The Cuvée Blanc is that wine: Vitorio's white blend, built for harmony rather than drama. Orchard fruit and a touch of honey, rounded and easy, with just enough freshness to keep it lively through a long meal.
It's the pour that disappears first at a gathering, because it gets along with everything and everyone. The house wine, in the best sense.
Tasting profile
Appearance: Soft gold.
Nose: Pear, apple blossom, and honeysuckle with a hint of citrus.
Palate: Medium-bodied and rounded, orchard-fruited, with gentle acidity and a soft texture.
Finish: Smooth and lightly honeyed.
At the table
The everyday all-rounder. Pair with roast chicken, charcuterie, soft cheeses, summer salads, or stone-fruit desserts. As comfortable on a picnic blanket as on a dinner table.
The house blend.
The story
Every cellar needs a wine that simply belongs at the table — no occasion required, no decanting, no fuss. The Cuvée Blanc is that wine: Vitorio's white blend, built for harmony rather than drama. Orchard fruit and a touch of honey, rounded and easy, with just enough freshness to keep it lively through a long meal.
It's the pour that disappears first at a gathering, because it gets along with everything and everyone. The house wine, in the best sense.
Tasting profile
Appearance: Soft gold.
Nose: Pear, apple blossom, and honeysuckle with a hint of citrus.
Palate: Medium-bodied and rounded, orchard-fruited, with gentle acidity and a soft texture.
Finish: Smooth and lightly honeyed.
At the table
The everyday all-rounder. Pair with roast chicken, charcuterie, soft cheeses, summer salads, or stone-fruit desserts. As comfortable on a picnic blanket as on a dinner table.
The first glass of the evening.
The story
Some wines warm you; this one wakes you up. The Sauvignon Blanc is all energy and clarity — a bright, cutting white with citrus on the front and a green snap underneath. It's the wine Vitorio reaches for when the afternoon is still bright and the table is just being set.
Picked early to hold its acidity and made without heavy oak, it stays electric from the first pour to the last. Serve it cold and crisp.
Tasting profile
Appearance: Pale straw with green glints.
Nose: Grapefruit, lime zest, and fresh-cut grass with a touch of gooseberry.
Palate: Light, dry, and racy, with citrus and green apple driven by bright acidity.
Finish: Clean and zesty, mouthwatering.
At the table
Built for fresh and briny flavors. Pair with raw oysters, ceviche, grilled white fish, green salads, and anything with fresh herbs. On the board, a tangy goat cheese. The classic aperitif.
The first glass of the evening.
The story
Some wines warm you; this one wakes you up. The Sauvignon Blanc is all energy and clarity — a bright, cutting white with citrus on the front and a green snap underneath. It's the wine Vitorio reaches for when the afternoon is still bright and the table is just being set.
Picked early to hold its acidity and made without heavy oak, it stays electric from the first pour to the last. Serve it cold and crisp.
Tasting profile
Appearance: Pale straw with green glints.
Nose: Grapefruit, lime zest, and fresh-cut grass with a touch of gooseberry.
Palate: Light, dry, and racy, with citrus and green apple driven by bright acidity.
Finish: Clean and zesty, mouthwatering.
At the table
Built for fresh and briny flavors. Pair with raw oysters, ceviche, grilled white fish, green salads, and anything with fresh herbs. On the board, a tangy goat cheese. The classic aperitif.