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2010 Swanson "Rosato" Napa Valley Sangiovese Rosé
One 750ml bottle
The fruit for the '10 Napa Valley "Rosato" was grown in a small, select block of Sangiovese on a steep hillside in the Atlas Peak appellation at 1,800 feet above sea level. This fact constituted a tremendous advantage in '10, as Atlas Peak didn't experience the heat stress that impacted many valley floor vineyards. A modest three tons per acre yield resulted in concentrated fruit with crisp acidity and delicate fruit flavors, a great combination for an excellent rosé.
The '10 Swanson "Rosato" of Sangiovese has a bright, pink salmon color. Very fruity – strawberry, raspberry and watermelon on the nose, with an ethereal rose petal note. The acidity is nicely attuned to the fruity/floral aspects of the flavors. It's dry on the palate and surprisingly full-bodied with bright Bing cherry on the finish.
strawberry, raspberry, watermelon, rose petal, Bing cherry
- Appellation:
- United States | California | Napa County | Napa Valley
- Delicious with:
- Lighter fowl, especially turkey, chicken and Cornish game hen, or as an aperitif.
- Cases Produced:
- 345
- Alcohol Content:
- 14%
- When to Drink:
- Now - 2013
Winemaker Notes
Brix at harvest.........23.0 degrees
Winemaking.........Whole-cluster pressed; Cold-fermented exclusively in Stainless Steel; No malolactic fermentation
RS.........No residual sugar
TA.........0.55g/100mL
pH.........3.70
About Swanson Vineyards & Winery
Founded in 1985, Swanson Vineyards consists of 140 acres of estate vineyards in the Oakville area of Napa Valley, California. The Swanson winery is committed to outstanding and sustainable vineyard practices that nurture Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio, and other small lots of distinctive varietals. Read More
