Coppola Rosso Shiraz

Description

Flavors of dark berries, black pepper, and mocha Aromas of Plums, raspberries, and pepperSTORY My family has always made wine. To hear it from my father, Carmine, these were not fancy wines. They were everyday wines; wines that were on the dinner table each night. Our Rosso & Bianco wines are made in the same spirit; wine for everyday life.Francis Ford CoppolaRosso & Bianco wines have always been special to us because theyre among the first wines we ever made. Rosso & Bianco Shiraz offers a smooth, velvety palate of dark, juicy fruits, fragrant spices, and a touch of toasted wood, which pairs perfectly with grilled meats and comfort foods like shepherds pie, enchiladas, and fried chicken.WINEMAKER NOTES Most of our Shiraz is from Monterey County, an appellation that excels with this varietal because of diurnal fluctuations where daytime temperatures are nearly 50 degrees warmer than nighttime temperatures. These conditions create the perfect balance of natural acidity to ripeness, which makes this wine easy to drink.Petite Sirah provides the blend with density and texture, creating more richness, an edge of tannin and a complex flavor profile that includes impressions of dark jammy berries, black pepper, mocha, and a touch of floral.By using a combination of French and American oak the wine is influenced differently by each wood source with French oak heightening vanilla and baking spice nuances and American oak bringing out the pepper and earthiness in the blend.TASTING PROFILE Appearance Violet redAromas Plums, raspberries, pepper, and leatherFlavors Blueberries, black cherries, allspice, and toasted oak. – Francis Ford Coppola