Allegrante Rosé 2022
$ 20.00Blending our internationally esteemed Nebbiolo with recently established Petite Sirah has resulted in a vintage wine of complex aromatics and gratifying mouth feel, with the delightful lightness desired in a fine rosé. In 1835 Senator Henry Clay acquired Allegrante, a highly prized and beautiful thoroughbred, from Governor James Barbour, hereditary owner of this Estate. This mare contributed in establishing the stable of Ashland Farm which eventually won three Kentucky Derby. Today, from the same slopes where Allegrante roamed in her youth, we are crafting an elegant, vivacious and classic old world rosé.
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FOOD PAIRINGS
Clams Casino
Brochette of Herb-Grilled Seafood and Vegetables
Carpaccio of Piedmontese Beef with Baby Arugula in Sicilian olive oil
Sweet Pea and Ricotta Ravioli Lemon, Garlic Butter & Ricotta Salata
TASTING NOTES
Extravagantly pretty stone fruit nose and palate, with fresh cut roses in a vivaciously succulent, yet pleasingly astringent profile. A lingering, vibrant finish.
Vinification
VINTAGE FACTORS
Cellar life 3 years
A challenging season which started with very early budbreak in late March, followed by a 3 night of frost which impacted and reduced the yield in the early budding Chardonnay and Nebbiolo by 20%, three more frosty nights in April did not cause further damage and the season normalized in early May inducing ideal bloom conditions for the clusters. Above average precipitation in June until early August made us a bit jittery, yet hopeful, and finally we started receiving some periods of sunshine, harvest started on August 21st on white varietals with good to very good quality especially on grapes picked in early September. Stellar-solar weather in the first 4 weeks of September gifted us with an opportunity to pick good to excellent fruit according to varietal and vineyard block combination. An Octagon Vintage from Merlot Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, no Cabernet Sauvignon.
Fermentation
15 days in stainless steel, after very limited contact with the skins
Composition
Petite Sirah (82%), Nebbiolo (18%)
Aging
On the lees in stainless steel tank, 8 months
Analysis
Alcohol, 12.5%
Residual Sugars, 0.2
Total Acidity, 0.67