Del Dotto Villa Del Lago 2023 “The Beauty” Cabernet Sauvignon Wine 750ml

750ml

Del Dotto Villa Del Lago 2023 “The Beauty” Cabernet Sauvignon Wine 750ml

2023 Cabernet Sauvignon | Pritchard Hill Napa Valley | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

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Experience one of Del Dotto’s flagship Cabernet Sauvignons with Del Dotto Villa Del Lago 2023 “The Beauty” Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml. Produced from the family’s 20-acre Villa Del Lago estate on Pritchard Hill in Napa Valley, this remarkable wine represents a more elegant counterpart to Del Dotto’s powerful “The Beast” Cabernet Sauvignon.

Known as “The Beauty,” Villa Del Lago combines extraordinary concentration with a softer, more fruit-forward personality. The vineyard’s west-facing slopes, rocky clay-loam soils, and cooling evening influence from nearby Lake Hennessey help produce Cabernet with both tremendous depth and refinement. Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged for 18–24 months in 100% new French oak, this is a world-class Napa Cabernet designed to deliver impressive richness today while possessing the structure for extended cellar aging.

Tasting Notes:

The nose is concentrated and expressive with layers of blackberry, black cherry, cassis, dark plum, violet, vanilla, and refined French oak.

The palate delivers a massive yet polished mouthfeel, combining ripe black and red fruit with dark chocolate, graphite, baking spice, and beautifully integrated oak. Despite its concentration, the wine maintains an elegant, fruit-forward character with refined tannins and a long, persistent finish.

Why Buy Del Dotto Villa Del Lago 2023 “The Beauty” Cabernet Sauvignon:

• One of Del Dotto’s flagship Cabernet Sauvignons

• Produced from the 20-acre Villa Del Lago estate on Pritchard Hill

• Crafted from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

• Vines average approximately 20 years of age

• West-facing vineyards benefit from cooling evenings influenced by Lake Hennessey

• Rocky clay-loam soils contribute structure and concentration

• Organic farming practices and careful vineyard management

• Only free-run wine is transferred to barrel

• Aged 18–24 months in 100% new French oak

• More elegant and fruit-forward than Del Dotto’s “The Beast”

• Built to be enjoyed young while offering significant long-term aging potential

Vineyard & Winemaking:

Appellation: Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley
Vineyard: Villa Del Lago Estate
Acreage: 20 acres across two vineyard blocks
Exposure: West-facing slopes with cooling evening influence from Lake Hennessey
Soil: Rocky clay-loam across the upper and lower slopes
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Average Vine Age: Approximately 20 years
Farming: Organic farming practices with extensive hands-on vineyard management
Harvest: Hand-picked with careful grape and berry selection
Maceration: Five-day cold soak followed by approximately seven to ten days of fermentation
Barrel Selection: Free-run wine only
Oak: 100% new French oak
Aging: 18–24 months

How to Enjoy:

Serve at approximately 60–65°F and consider decanting before serving to allow the wine’s concentration and aromatic complexity to fully develop. Pair with filet mignon, prime rib, grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, roasted lamb, or other richly flavored dishes.

While impressive enough to enjoy now, its concentration and structure make it an excellent candidate for long-term cellaring.

Have Any Questions?

Why is Villa Del Lago called “The Beauty”?
Del Dotto considers Villa Del Lago the counterpart to its powerful “The Beast” Cabernet Sauvignon. The Beauty retains tremendous concentration and mouthfeel but expresses a softer, more elegant, and fruit-forward personality.

Where is the Villa Del Lago vineyard located?
The 20-acre estate vineyard is located on Pritchard Hill in Napa Valley, with west-facing vineyards influenced by cooler evenings near Lake Hennessey.

What grapes are used in Del Dotto Villa Del Lago?
The wine is produced from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, with vines averaging approximately 20 years of age.

How is the wine aged?
The wine spends approximately 18–24 months in 100% new French oak barrels.

What is the difference between The Beauty and The Beast?
Both are powerful flagship Cabernet Sauvignons from Del Dotto, but Villa Del Lago “The Beauty” is characterized by a somewhat softer, more elegant, and fruit-forward profile while still delivering substantial concentration and mouthfeel.

Can Del Dotto Villa Del Lago 2023 be cellared?
Yes. The combination of concentrated fruit, Cabernet structure, and oak aging gives this wine strong potential for extended cellar aging, while its polished character also allows it to be enjoyed young.