Appellation: Bolgheri Rosato D.O.C.
Grape varieties: 70% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot
The territory: Bolgheri
Vineyard location: Le Sondraie, 5 hectares (12.35 acres)
Altitude: 25 metres (82 feet) a.s.l.
Exposure: West
Soil characteristics: Deep, with sand, gravel and clay
Training system: guyot, spur cordon
Age of vines: 13 years
Density of vineyards: 7.936 vines/Ha (3.211 vines /acre)
Yield: 63 hl/Ha (25.5 hl/ac)
Vinification and ageing
Vinification: Soft pressing of whole grapes
Fermentation: In temperature controlled stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature: 14-16°C (57.2-60.8°F)
Length of fermentation: 20/25 days
Malolactic fermentation: No
Ageing: In stainless steel on fine lees
Analytical data
Alcohol content: 13% Vol
Total acidity: 5.5 g/l
Residual sugars: 1.5 g/l
Dry extract: 19.1 g/l
pH: 3.16
Vintage characteristics
Autumn was marked by mild temperatures, as was the beginning of
winter. The cold – but never biting cold – came only between
January and February. Ideal rainfall in the spring also saw sharp
drops in temperature until the end of May, putting a strain on
vegetative growth. The use of protective and stimulating factors,
such as algae and natural substances which could boost the vines’
energy, enabled us to cope well with this delicate period. Flowering,
fruit set and veraison, while the climate was stabilizing, were good
and well balanced overall, from a phenological point of view, helped
by light rainfall that came just as the vine was beginning to show
signs of water shortage. August was characterized by cool nights,
good daytime breezes and some light showers. By harvest time, the
temperatures had risen, but only for a few days: September was
marked by dry, breezy, mild days which allow us to consider 2019
one of the best vintages in the last 15 years.
Tasting notes
The Bolgheri area has a fine tradition of producing rosé wines, a
practice which has almost been abandoned over the past twenty
years, yet is capable of expressing, as in the case of Cassiopea, an
intense and fragrant spiciness as well as an aroma of woodland
berries. Its litheness and agility on the palate make it an ideal
aperitif wine.
Food pairings
Cassiopea rosé is an ideal aperitif wine and also pairs well with
various appetizers such as bruschetta, lean cold cuts, mixed fried
fish, tempura vegetables and mini pizzas. Perfect with savoury
soups, it enhances grilled white meats and Mediterranean coastal
cuisine. Also recommended with premium creamy cheeses and
Italian robiola cheese, savoury ricotta and mozzarella.