2022 ROSATO, Cresta d'Oro Vineyard
An elegant dry Rosato rosé of Pinot Noir sourced from our Cresta d'Oro estate vineyard in Green Valley of Russian River Valley. Bright aromas of fresh berries mingle with hints of rose petal and a refreshing minerality from partial aging in a concrete egg.
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ACCOLADES
• Rich Cook (92 Points)
"Intentional Rosé can be well worth the asking price for serious fans, and here’s one that is developing a track record as such. This vintage is bright, fresh and edgy with citrus, tart strawberry around a stony core. It’s quite refreshing, with good push and length. If you like your pink wine on the bold side, this will certainly satisfy."
*92 Points*
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
97% Pinot Noir, 3% Gamay
Appellation
Green Valley of Russian River Valley
Vineyard Designation
Cresta d'Oro Vineyard
Harvest Date
September 29, 2022
Acid
8.3 g/L
pH
3.13
Aging
Aged in concrete eggs
Bottling Date
January 26, 2023
Residual Sugar
8.2 g/L
Alcohol %
12.5
Wine Enthusiast
90
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Bright aromas of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and melon mingle with hints of rose petal, with a refreshing acidity and hints of minerality from aging in a concrete egg.
Vineyard Notes
Formerly named Three Arrows Ranch Vineyard, this Castello-owned vineyard is located in the sub-AVA of Green Valley, on the southwestern edge of the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County. Situated only 15 miles from the coast, calm, foggy mornings give way to warm afternoons and cool, breezy nights, providing a perfect climate for growing Pinot Noir. Cresta d'Oro Vineyard is planted with 12 acres of clones 115, 777, and Pommard 4, which are nourished by the Goldridge sandy loam soils of this historic district.
Winemaker Notes
Harvest kicked off in early August, with the typical gap between the white and red varietal maturation being almost nonexistent. This frenzied tempo continued until the rains provided our team a much-needed break. Following the rain, grapes left to hang through October enjoyed mild weather days that allowed us to wait for perfect ripeness. Our white wines from this harvest have shown perfect acidity and freshness with remarkable flavors and textures. Red wines are displaying excellent structure with deep red colors, luxurious tannins, and exquisite fruit- forward aromatics. We believe the unique weather events that defined the vintage will showcase the full range of flavors that Napa Valley wines are so well known for from crisp and vibrant to dense and powerful.
Food Pairing Notes
This elegant dry rosé pairs beautifully with light pasta dishes, shellfish, or sushi.
Production
Limited Production
