OPUS ONE – THE LEGENDARY ULTRA PREMIUM WINERY OF AMERICA

 Opus One is an ultra premium American winery that represents the perfect harmony between modern innovation and tradition. Crafted in the classic Bordeaux winemaking style, Opus One utilizes noble grape varieties grown in the United States, combined with cutting edge technology and advanced viticultural research.

Located in Napa Valley, California, one of the world’s most renowned wine-producing regions, Opus One benefits from exceptional terroir and an ideal climate. These perfect conditions allow for the cultivation of premium grapes and the production of world-class wines.

Opus One was born from the visionary partnership of two iconic figures in the wine world in 1979: Baron Philippe de Rothschild, owner of the esteemed Château Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux, and Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley’s most renowned winemaker.

Such collaborations are commonplace in today’s global wine industry, but at the time, it was truly unprecedented. A member of the 2020 World’s Most Admired Wine Brands judging panel referred to Opus One as a pioneering icon a trailblazer that set the stage and inspired countless other wineries.

The name Opus One is a combination of “Opus,” derived from Latin, and “One” in English, symbolizing a singular, magnificent musical composition.

Since 1993, following the Bordeaux tradition of second wines, Opus One has introduced its second-label wine, known as Overture.

The winemaking process at Opus One is carried out with the utmost precision and dedication, from grape selection and vineyard care to harvesting and, finally, the meticulous aging process. Each bottle of Opus One is crafted from premium grape varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot, with each varietal contributing to the wine’s complexity and distinctive character. Opus One wines are renowned for their perfect balance, offering an exquisite harmony of layered dark fruit aromas, spice notes, and a refined equilibrium of tannins and acidity.

With its stellar reputation and undeniable quality, Opus One has become a symbol of luxury and exclusivity in the world of fine wine. Consistently earning prestigious awards over the years, it remains the top choice for discerning wine connoisseurs.

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