Figgins Figlia Red Walla Walla
Presents a dark crimson to purple hue. The nose offers a bouquet of blackberry, raspberry, cranberry with baking spices, such as cinnamon and vanilla, violets, espresso, tobacco, leather, and mint. Flavors of black and blue fruit flavors with notes of cocoa and mocha. Figgins, founded by Chris Figgins, is a family-owned estate based in Walla Walla. It was born from “the site”. Planting to the proper varietals, placement within the vineyard, trellising, and hundreds of other decisions that go into winegrowing with the ultimate goal to elevate “the site” through the wine.
Grape Varietal: Merlot, Petite Verdot
Feature: Sustainable
Country: United States
Region: Washington
Appellation: Walla Walla
Grape Profile: This blend combines the complexity, dark and red fruit flavors, and roundness of Merlot, and the spice, color depth and aromatic intensity of Petite Verdot. Together, these grapes create a harmonious wine with power, complexity and aging potential.
Region Profile: Walla Walla Valley, located in southeastern Washington, is a premier wine-growing region known for its diverse microclimates and soils. The valley’s warm days, cool nights, and volcanic soils contribute to wines with balance of richness, acidity, and minerality.
Pair with: Beef steaks, braised short ribs, grilled lamb chops, or venison. Hearty pastas with meat sauce, roasted root vegetables, and mature cheeses like Camembert and Gorgonzola. Rich stews.
