BirichinoVin Gris Rosé 2022

Product code: 17260
£24.50 inc VAT
Country
Country: USA
Region
Region: California
Type
Winery
Winery: Birichino
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape: 72% Grenache/Garnacha, 11% Carignan, 7% Mourvèdre, 7% Cinsault, 3% Vermentino
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Country
Country: USA
Region
Region: California
Type
Winery
Winery: Birichino
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape: 72% Grenache/Garnacha, 11% Carignan, 7% Mourvèdre, 7% Cinsault, 3% Vermentino

Product Notes

Birichino Vin Gris Rosé is an elegant and refreshing wine that captures the essence of the sun-soaked vineyards of California. Made from a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre grapes, this rosé exudes a beautiful salmon pink hue. On the nose, delicate aromas of fresh strawberries, watermelon, and rose petals enchant the senses. The palate is crisp and vibrant, with flavors of juicy red berries, citrus zest, and a hint of spice. A fine balance of acidity and minerality adds texture and length to the finish. Enjoy Birichino Vin Gris Rosé chilled, and savor its effortless sophistication with grilled seafood, salads, or simply on its own.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of stone fruits, hibiscus, and watermelon dominate the perfume of the Birichino Vin Gris. The ever delightful Cinsault contributes to the violet top note, and a small quantity of particularly fresh and vivid Vermentino from the Napa side of Carneros adding some zest. Entirely the product of a very gentle direct press, the Vin Gris is fermented to dryness in one long, sequential fermentation in stainless steel. This is a serious California rosé.

About the Winery

Birichino

The winery Birichino got established in 2008 by John Locke and Alex Krause. The two spent over four decades making and producing wine in France, California, Italy, and other places. They focused on and spent all their efforts and time on attaining and acquiring the perfect and desirable balance of puckishness, perfume, and poise. 

John Locke and Alex Krause met in 1992. It happened while they were working at Bonny Doon for and under Randall Graham. The idea and project for Birichino came up when Randall reduced the size of his operation and sold all his big production and renowned wines. As a result of this action, they could no longer produce the Malvasia that was popular in Quebec at that time. 

Nevertheless, the duo of John Locke and Alex Krause stepped into the void of Malvasia that the downsizing of Bonny Doon had created. They produced only Malvasia and distributed it in Quebec during their initial two years of collaboration and alliance. From there, the two gradually began to increase their production size and sell their wine to other countries. They eventually branched out their collection by producing more wine varieties.

In recent times, John Locke and Alex Krause do not possess the ownership of any vineyards. Instead, they cooperate and partner with several 4th and 3rd generation grapevine growers. These workers maintain some of the most valuable plots of land in California. 

These vineyards enjoy a climate influenced by the marine winds. They ensure the high standard of the matured and harvested grapes. Birichino prefers minimal human intervention and interference in the vineyards to retain the natural quality of the soil, plants, and fruits. Overall, the aim and purpose of the winery are to produce and distribute wines that can deliver a sense of revival, pleasure, and revitalisation.

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