Castello di Bossi

Rosato

Castello di Bossi

Rosato

Introduced in 2015, this refined and elegant Tuscan Rose adds a breath of freshness to Castello di Bossi's lineup of powerful and prestigious red wines.  Castello di Bossi Rosato has the same composition of the Corbaia, made by premium grapes and direct press and saignée. Beginning with the 2014 vintage, this juice is now collected and put through a cool-temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks before being released as a dry, structured Rosato.

 

Tasting Notes

Pale salmon in color, Castello di Bossi Rosato bears resemblance to the rosé wines of southern France.  On the nose, however, it immediately asserts its Italian heritage with aromas of dusty earth and Mediterranean herbs layed over fresh cherries and tart cranberry.  On the palate the wine shows a defined structure with bright acidity and brilliant depth of flavor.  The finish is long and balanced.

Food Pairing

This rosato wine is incredibly versatile.  It is wonderful with full-flavored fish grilled simply or served with a relish of eggplant caponata. Other ideal matches include herb-roasted chicken, a thick-cut veal chop, or braised pot roast, as well as medium to sharp cheeses.  

Introduced in 2015, this refined and elegant Tuscan Rose adds a breath of freshness to Castello di Bossi's lineup of powerful and prestigious red wines.  Castello di Bossi Rosato has the same composition of the Corbaia, made by premium grapes and direct press and saignée. Beginning with the 2014 vintage, this juice is now collected and put through a cool-temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks before being released as a dry, structured Rosato.

 

Tasting Notes

Pale salmon in color, Castello di Bossi Rosato bears resemblance to the rosé wines of southern France.  On the nose, however, it immediately asserts its Italian heritage with aromas of dusty earth and Mediterranean herbs layed over fresh cherries and tart cranberry.  On the palate the wine shows a defined structure with bright acidity and brilliant depth of flavor.  The finish is long and balanced.

Food Pairing

This rosato wine is incredibly versatile.  It is wonderful with full-flavored fish grilled simply or served with a relish of eggplant caponata. Other ideal matches include herb-roasted chicken, a thick-cut veal chop, or braised pot roast, as well as medium to sharp cheeses.  

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Toscana IGT
Vineyard name:
The Corbaia Vineyard
Vineyard size:
18 acres
Soil composition:
Calcareous Clay-Loam
Training method:
Cordon Spur-pruned
Elevation:
1,155 feet
Vines/acre:
1,400
Exposure:
Southwestern
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
2014
Bottles produced of this wine:
20,000
Certified Eco-Friendly Practices:
yes

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
70% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature:
54 °F
Total SO2:
75

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.2
Acidity:
6.1 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
24 g/L
Total SO2:
75
Residual sugar:
1 g/L