Time to think pink!
Alexander Valley Vineyards has been known for dry Rosé of Sangiovese since our first vintage in 2005.
2024 may well be one of the best vintages in the past fifty years. Abundant winter rainfall, a cool spring, and warm temperatures during the peak growing season combined with late summer mild temperatures and cool nights enabled the grapes to achieve a beautiful balance of high acidity and layered flavors at harvest.
The grapes were gently pressed and held for 3 hours to get the proper color in the press. The juice was sent to a tank where it was cold settled for close to 48 hours and then racked off its sediment to another tank for fermentation, where it was inoculated with a French isolate yeast. To preserve the bright aromatics and fresh fruit flavors the juice fermented slowly at a chilly 50°.
Our dry Rosé of Sangiovese is pure California sunshine in the glass with intense aromas of watermelon, melon, guava, strawberry and a hint of juicy grapefruit. This wine makes everyone smile with bg flavors of peach, stone fruit, watermelon and citrus notes.
PRIOR ACCOLADES:
2023: 90 points - James Suckling
2022: 90 points - Wine Enthusiast
2021: 99 points - California State Fair
