Helia Wine Company 'Puccini' Old Vine Zinfandel 2025 Sonoma Valley
Perched at 750 feet elevation in Kenwood, Puccini is a historic mixed-black vineyard planted in 1906 and enclosed by a hand-built stone wall. Though primarily Zinfandel, the site includes scattered plantings of Flame Tokay, Burger, and other heritage varieties. Farmed organically and worked by hand, this tiny one-acre vineyard produces fruit that reflects the character of Sonoma Mountain with bright fruit and electric freshness.
Location: Sonoma Valley AVA - Kenwood, CA
Farming: Organically farmed, all work done by hand (no tractor equipment). Dry farmed. Planted in Laniger loam, a rare and treasured soil series.
Age: 120 year old vines
Winemaking: Crushed and destemmed to emphasize the fruit character and freshness. Spontaneously fermented to dryness, and pressed gently into two 228L neutral oak barrels, and aged for 7 months before bottling.
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Vintage 2025
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Winemaker Casey Barton
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Country USA
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Region Sonoma AVA
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Sub-Region Sonoma Valley AVA
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Appellation Sonoma Valley
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Vineyard Puccini
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Soil Laniger Loam
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Farming Method Organic and Regenerative Practices
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Oak 228L Neutral French Oak
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Brix at Harvest 23.7
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Harvest Date September 6th, 2025
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Alcohol 14.5%
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PH 3.59
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TA 8 g/100mLs
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Production 55 cases