1. 70 Years of Exceptional Winemaking
Trinchero Napa Valley Wine Dinner

2. A family legacy since 1948

3. Over 200+ Acres of Prime Vineyards Throughout Napa Valley
Every Trinchero Napa Valley wine is crafted with estate-grown fruit, selected by hand from our best vineyards throughout Napa Valley.
Because our wines are made from only the finest blocks on our sustainably farmed vineyards throughout Napa Valley, every bottle captures our family’s rich heritage in this unequaled region.
CLOUD’S NEST VINEYARD – MT. VEEDER AVA
HAYSTACK VINEYARD – ATLAS PEAK AVA
MARY’S VINEYARD – CALISTOGA AVA
MARIO’S VINEYARD – ST. HELENA AVA
CENTRAL PARK WEST VINEYARD – ST. HELENA AVA

4. Come Visit our St. Helena Property

5. Starting Left: Bob, Vera, Mary, Roger, Mario
Trinchero Family
Starting Left: Bob, Vera, Mary, Roger, Mario
Circa 1947

6. The matriarch of the family
Mary Trinchero
The matriarch of the family
Born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania in 1911
Raised in a convent in Italy and returned to the U.S. in 1932 as a young woman
worked in a sweater shop in New York before marrying Mario who bartended at a fancy establishment (Barbizon Plaza and Waldorf Astoria)
Brought her three children, Bob, Vera and Roger, across country via train to St. Helena, CA to meet her husband

7. Mary’s Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley
Named to honor Mario’s wife, Mary’s was the very first vineyard purchased by the Trinchero family in 1980, and holds significant sentimental value.
Warm-climate, single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from the family’s 14 acre estate in Calistoga
100% stainless-steel fermented and aged
Citrus, tropical character, clean and refreshing

8. Patriarch of the family
Mario Trinchero
Patriarch of the family
Born in Italy in 1899 and immigrated to New York with his family in the early 1920s
At age 49, Mario moved out to St. Helena in 1948 after purchasing the Sutter Home Winery
Only a handful of wineries operated in the wake of Prohibition, a large draw for the Italian American immigrant
Had the ambition, determination and foresight to see just what his family could make of their humble, rugged beginnings

9. Mario’s Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Tribute to the strength and determination of Mario Trinchero, who came to the Napa Valley with his family in 1948 to realize the American dream
Sustainably sourced from two of the family’s estate vineyards situated on coveted benchland in St. Helena
18 months, 100% French oak (75% new)
Opulent fruit, fleshy mid-palate due to its valley floor origins, velvety tannins with elegant structure

10. Innovation is part of our DNA
Forte
Innovation is part of our DNA
In Italian, Forte means “strong”
Honors the perseverance and fortitude of the Trinchero family
From immigrating through Ellis Island and dirt floors and zero plumbing to over 60 brands in all 50 states and 42 countries, the Trinchero’s story is truly one of the American dream

11. Forte Red Wine Napa Valley
Pays homage to the fortitude and perseverance of the Trinchero family, who for three generations have been making wine in the Napa Valley
Sustainably sourced from the family’s estate vineyards throughout the Napa Valley, Forte is a dynamic expression of the region—and of Trinchero Napa Valley
20 months, 100% French oak (60% new)
Napa Valley-style Bordeaux blend from prime estate vineyards
Malbec-based, medley of vibrant fruit flavors and soft, smooth tannins

12. Bob, Roger and Vera Trinchero
Bob: The innovator and devoted winemaker
Made wine that American’s wanted to actually drink
Creator of White Zinfandel in the 1980s that lead to a boom in the family business and the wine’s rapid explosion in popularity
Roger: The distributor and company builder
Developed the business end of the operation
Built an effective sales force, national distribution network and marketing team
Vera: The philanthropist
Lived by two sayings that has percolated throughout time within the Trinchero company:
Always take care of the people around you
You are only as strong as the community around you

13. BRV Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
A fitting tribute to the second generation of the Trinchero family—Bob, Roger and Vera—BRV brings together two of the family’s estate vineyards, Haystack and Cloud’s Nest, from Napa Valley’s most esteemed mountain appellations, Atlas Peak and Mt. Veeder
18 months, 100% French oak (75% new)
Pinnacle of the portfolio
Powerful structure, driven by mountain fruit with firm tannins and depth

14. Mary’s Single Vineyard Semillon
Made in the Vin Santo style, Semillon grapes are picked at optimum ripeness, typically around 22.5˚ Brix.
Grapes are placed on drying racks in a warm, well ventilated area, thus encouraging the moisture in the grape to evaporate.
Once the wine reaches 33˚ Brix it is pressed, then fermented and aged in small, 30 gallon French oak barrels, about 50% new.
Documentation of the “passito” method in which Vin Santo is created can be traced back to 800 BC.
VARIETAL COMPOSITION:
100% Semillon
HARVEST DATES:
September 3, 2015
Alc: 15.5 | pH: 3.8 | TA: 5.7
CASES PRODUCED: 47 12/375mL cases

15. AWARDS AND ACCLAIM MULTIPLE 90+ PTS. SCORES ACROSS PORTFOLIO
2013
FORTE
RED WINE
NAPA VALLEY
2013
MARIO’S
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
NAPA VALLEY
2012
BRV
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
NAPA VALLEY
93+
P O I N T S 91
P O I N T S 90
P O I N T S 92
P O I N T S 94
P O I N T S 93
P O I N T S
2012
2012 91
P O I N T S 91
P O I N T S
2012
2012
Cellar Selection

16. Appendix

17. Mary’s Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
Named to honor Mario’s wife, Mary’s was the very first vineyard purchased by the Trinchero family in 1980, and holds significant sentimental value.
“Mary’s Vineyard is a warm site to grow aromatic white wines and I am consistently pleased with the balance of ripe tropical fruit and bright acidity in the grapes from this vineyard. This is unmistakably Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of Bartlett pear, apricot, citrus, and lemon blossom with great minerality. This wine is boasting with beautiful complexity, a silky, oily texture with mouth-filling citrus and mineral flavors. A medium-bodied, fresh, bright, and crisp wine with a clean and well-balanced finish.”
– Mario Monticelli, Winemaker
VARIETAL COMPOSITION:
90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Semillon
HARVEST DATES:
September 4 – September 7, 2017
Alc: 14.2 | pH: 3.22 | TA: 2.9
CASES PRODUCED: 5,050 6-packs

18. Mario’s Cabernet Sauvignon
Tribute to the strength and determination of Mario Trinchero, who came to the Napa Valley with his family in 1948 to realize the American dream
Sustainably sourced from two of the family’s estate vineyards situated on coveted bench-land in St. Helena
“This Cabernet is all about layered complexity. The ruby-red color hints at the fresh, jammy red fruit aromas on the nose. A smooth, velvety palate reveals notes of vanilla cream soda, framed by supple tannins. Approachable upon release, this wine has impressive structure and a decadent texture.”
– Mario Monticelli, Winemaker
HARVEST DATES:
September 24 – October 22, 2013
COOPERAGE:
18 months, 100% French oak (75% new)
Alc: 14.9 | pH: 3.88 | TA: 5.8
BARRELS PRODUCED (9L): 147

19. Forte Red Wine
Pays homage to the fortitude and perseverance of the Trinchero family, who for three generations, have been making wine in the Napa Valley
Sustainably sourced from the family’s estate vineyards throughout the Napa Valley, Forte is a dynamic expression of the region—and of Trinchero Napa Valley
“This Bordeaux-style blend highlights the incredible selection of estate vineyards at my fingertips and vineyards from a wide range of Napa Valley. A vibrant, elegant red wine, it delivers intricate aromas of lavender and juicy blackberry on the nose. Layered flavors of spiced ripe plum and cassis are revealed across a multi-layered palate, framed by smooth tannins and a voluptuous mouthfeel.”
– Mario Monticelli, Winemaker
VARIETAL COMPOSITION:
74% Malbec, 13% Cabernet Franc,
12% Petit Verdot, 1% Merlot
HARVEST DATES:
September 24 – October 23, 2013
COOPERAGE:
20 months, 100% French oak (60% new)
Alc: 14.9 | pH: 3.85 | TA: 6.0
BARRELS PRODUCED: 60
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20. BRV Cabernet Sauvignon
A fitting tribute to the second generation of the Trinchero family—Bob, Roger and Vera—BRV brings together two of the family’s estate vineyards, Haystack and Cloud’s Nest, from Napa Valley’s most esteemed mountain appellations, Atlas Peak and Mt. Veeder.
“The pinnacle of the portfolio, this sustainably sourced Cabernet Sauvignon is elevated in every way. On the nose, I get licorice, plum and hints of cigar box, followed by abundant flavors of blueberry, blackberry and violet. This wine reflects the intensity of its mountain origins and will age beautifully, with firm tannins and powerful structure.”
– Mario Monticelli, Winemaker
HARVEST DATES:
October 23 – October 29, 2012
COOPERAGE:
18 months, 100% French oak (75% new)
RELEASE DATE:
January 2016
Alc: 14.8 | pH: 3.95 | TA: 6.0
BARRELS PRODUCED: 127