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The Vintage Rosé is the alter ego of our Pinot Grigio in a gorgeous red wine which could come from nowhere else in the region. It is a true rosé of Nebbiolo (25%), Cabernet Franc (40%), Merlot (25%), and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%). Its abundant and complex array of red berry aromas and flavors is wonderfully paired with lightly caramelised grillings or roastings of lighter meats, sausages, poultry, and shellfish. Served chilled, it behaves with Pinot Grigio’s invigorating firmness and elegant suppleness, with grace notes of stone fruit, surprising body, and acidic brilliance lengthened by extracts of natural sweetness, sustained by the tannins inherent in its origin. A necessity for a cottage at the beach and infinity pools everywhere, a natural accompaniment to al fresco dining at any hour, the Vintage Rosé unfailingly celebrates wine, itself. |
Vintage Factors:
A cool and extended growing season, this vintage of the Rosé projects extremely attractive aromatics, color, and fruit-forward palate vigor. |
Vinification:
Brief skin contact after the crush, followed by an unusually slow and cool fermentation in stainless steel at 50 degrees Fahrenheit for up to 90 days. Aged on the lees in stainless steel until bottling in the Spring. |
Analysis:
13% Alcohol
0.5% Residual Sugar
0.68% Total Acidity |
Tasting Notes:
Extravagantly pretty stone fruit nose and palate, with hints of pineapple and mango in a vivaciously succulent, yet pleasingly astringent profile. A lingering, vibrant finish. |
Optimum Drinking:
Although capable of aging 2-3 years, the wine is ideally drunk young. |
Food Pairings:
Clams Casino
Brochette of Herb-Grilled Seafood and Vegetables
Carpaccio of Piedmontese Beef with Baby Arugula in Sicilian olive oil |
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