Rossi Ranch

AVA

Sonoma Valley

Decade

1910s

County

Sonoma

Planted by

Carlo Rossi

Historical Producers

Carlisle

Description

From the Carlisle Winery & Vineyards website:

“Planted in 1910 by the Rossi Family, this must be one of the most picturesque vineyards in Sonoma County. Farmed organically, there are a variety of hills, undulations, and exposures, all surrounded by a mix of oak and pine/fir forest. Unfortunately, after the death of Val Rossi in 1999, the vineyard fell into disrepair and many of the old vines were lost, including large tracts of Alicante Bouschet and Grand Noir. New owners have completed a massive renovation of the vineyard, preserving not just the remaining old vines but all the original structures as well.

A very warm site in the summer and fall, this vineyard is typically pruned late to avoid early spring frost.  As a result, this is often one of our latest picks.  The wines from this ranch reflect the wildness surrounding the vineyard. The aromas and flavors exhibit a briary, peppery, spiciness intertwined with the smell of the native plants in the vineyard. Rossi’s own version of garrigue!”

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