Great wines are produced in unique places. Alta Vista’s 516 acres of estate vineyards are situated in the best terroirs of at 3,2 feet above sea level. Each vineyard receives expertise that is tailored to each grape variety via specific treatments called Terroir Management. The wine undergoes extended maceration to extract aromas and intense color. Part of the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, before an additional 3 months aging in bottle.