2025 Rosato di Nebbiolo

This Rosé is a tribute to the versatility of Nebbiolo, a grape more often associated with the bold reds of Italy. Here, it shows a different side: graceful, refreshing, and full of charm.

Member Price: $33—$40

Crafted with purpose from the very beginning, we harvest our Nebbiolo grapes early, specifically for this wine, when sugars are lower and acidity is bright, preserving the grape’s natural vibrancy.  Aged exclusively in stainless steel, our goal is to make a Rosato with bright berry and wild strawberry flavors with wonderfully mouth-watering acidity.

“The Nebbiolo gives this a touch of weight while keeping it light and lively on the palate – and that aroma of candy peach rings? I can’t wait for you to experience it.” – Jeff Plant, Estate Winemaker

Tasting Notes

This Rosato is pale salmon in the glass with an expressive nose of candy peach, ripe nectarine, and a whisper of orange zest. Juicy white peach leads on the palate with mouth-coating flavor, giving way to delicate notes of strawberry and raspberry through a bright, clean finish. Crafted from 75% Nebbiolo and 25% Grenache, the 2025 Rosato strikes a balance that is rare in a wine this light. The Grenache lends body and stunning color, while the Nebbiolo brings its signature freshness and acid-driven vitality — the result is a wine that feels weightless in the glass yet lingers long after the last sip.

Vineyard Notes

The 2025 vintage stands out as an exceptional year, shaped by timely rainfall, moderate warmth, and consistently cool nights. Winter rains replenished the soils, leading to an even budbreak and strong early growth, while ideal flowering conditions delivered balanced yields. A warm but steady summer allowed for slow, even ripening, preserving vibrant acidity and encouraging full flavor development. As the season progressed, careful canopy management and precise vineyard decisions became essential, culminating in a tightly timed harvest ahead of an October rain event. The result is a true “winemaker’s vintage,” where every decision carried weight. The white wines from 2025 are bright, aromatic, and poised to stand as a benchmark year for the category, capturing the energy and clarity of the vintage.

Winemaker Notes

By increasing the amount of Grenache in the final blend to 25% — closer to true Provence style — we achieved a stunning pale salmon color and a richer, more mouth-coating body than any previous release. The Nebbiolo, harvested later than usual to find the perfect balance of acid and ripeness, brings its signature freshness and lingering finish. “The chemistry was perfect this year. We did a second pick of the Nebbiolo quite late in the season to ensure the acid levels were exactly where we wanted them — lively, fresh, and incredibly palatable." — Rachel Jess, Assistant Winemaker

Technical Details

Type:

Rose

Region:

California

Appellation:

Rutherford

Vintage:

2025