Sofia Rosé is a wine of unparalleled beauty
Feminine & stylish with its shapely, stylized bottle to its delicate fruity essence
A refreshing partner with light Summer fare & savoury hors d’oeuvres
Coppola Sofia Monterey County Rosé 2017 (California)
Coppola Sofia Monterey County Rosé 2017 (California)
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Awarded 90/100 Points
Wine Enthusiast, Aug 2019
Description
- Dry style
- Wild strawberries
- Lemon peel
- Tangerine
Sofia Rosé is a wine of unparalleled beauty. From its shapely, stylized bottle to its delicate fruity essence, this is a wine like no other. Feminine and stylish, with a fragrant perfume of wild strawberries, cardamom, and lemon peel, this Rosé is lively and balanced with succulent flavors of tangerine and a hint of stony minerals.
The southern portion of Monterey County is regarded as California’s top area for Rhône varietals such as Grenache and Syrah. In this region, the vines experience a diurnal pattern where warm daytime temperatures may drop nearly 50 degrees in the evening. This condition helps the fruit ripen slowly over a long period of time and develop deep flavor intensity.
The 2017 vintage unfolded early once again but experienced the first rainy winter in years. The much-needed precipitation in California had a healthy effect on the vines. Though Monterey County normally experiences a chilly spring, temperatures were more moderate this year, transitioning nicely into Summer, where even at the height of the season, night time temperatures dipped significantly thereby extending the season and making harvest easy and gradual over a number of weeks.
In crafting Sofia Rosé, the grapes are harvested at a lower brix to ensure the wine remains light in character and pairs well with food. To achieve the target colour— an elegant salmon hue with a touch of pink—the grapes are held in the press for a short period of time until the juice has just the right amount of pigment. Then, the press cycle starts, separating the juice from the skins. To highlight the delicate aromatics of this wine, fermentation is accomplished at a cool temperature in stainless steel fermenters.
Food Pairing: When served chilled, its refreshing style makes a delicious partner to light Summer fare and savoury hors d’oeuvres.
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