The Giovanatto family has been in the northern Alexander Valley town of Cloverdale for over 80 years. Pierre Giovanatto's father ran a gravel mining company and farmed this beautiful old vine zin vineyard. The vineyard was planted in 1974 on St. George rootstock with the Heritage clone. Old vine zin pruned cordone style.

91 Points-2023 Bruce Patch Zinfandel Giovanatto Vineyard – Light crimson in color. 14.7% ABV. From a fifty year old vineyard in Alexander Valley. High toned nose of red fruits, citrus and baking spices. Light body with medium acidity. Crisp and refreshing. Cherry, cranberry, blood orange and earth on the palate. The finish is long and supple. This will be a great Summertime wine served at cellar temperature. Best over the next several years. $40 at the winery and retail. Zinfandel Chronicles