2016 Fortunati "Fortivo" Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend (1.5L)

Bid on this magnum of 2016 Fortunati “Fortivo” Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend (1.5L), a tiny-production proprietary red from Gary and Ellen Luchtel’s family estate in Napa Valley’s Oak Knoll District, where they planted their vineyards in 2003 and still make most of their wines in lots of just 100 to 250 cases, sold only direct to consumer. Fortivo showcases the estate’s Bordeaux varieties, and the 2016 vintage, one of Napa’s finest of the decade, delivers concentration and structure, with black currant, black cherry, blackberry and kirsch layered with tobacco, black olive, bittersweet chocolate, cracked pepper and vanilla. Broad and rich on the palate, with firm but polished tannins and a long, savory finish, it is built for the cellar and will reward decanting. A rare, collectible large format from a hidden-gem Napa producer, ideal for celebrations and grilled meats.