2024 Lastellina

LASTELLINA ROSATO IN 7 WORDS

Cranberry, Raspberry, Citrus, Flowery, Herbaceous, Tart, Balanced

WINEMAKER'S NOTES

We celebrate the fact that we make wine in a region where vintage variations play an important role. Typical growing seasons are a nightmare for commercial wineries interested in making consistent but boring wines. For us, however, it defines our interest in wine. We look forward to seeing what Mother Nature gives us to work with each year. It is the effects of each vintage on the finished wine that urges us to start verticals of our favourite wines then follow their evolution and discuss their merits at tastings with friends.

LaStellina was made by combining both the “press” and the “bleeding” method. LaStellina is a Rosato with personality and elegance. It is very slightly off-dry and intensely aromatic. This style of Rosato will complement any hot summer day on the patio or by the poolside. The Cabernet Franc adds some beautiful spice and herbal notes, while the Merlot provides a melange of red and dark fruit notes.

2024 LaStellina is made from the "presse method" of fruit grown in Two of the most well-known appellations in Washington State: "Red Mountain" and "Horse Heaven Hills". LaStellina is an absolute joy for casual sipping as well as confidently placing it at the lunch, brunch or dinner table, thanks to the grapes coming from the special terroir of the basalt and loess soils of Horse Heaven and the volcanic and high PH soils of Red Mountain. the slightly warmer year and microclimate have given us a ripe fruit profile, but thanks to early picking and the desert climate's cold nights, the natural acidity is bright and keeps the spine of this wine erect. Lovely gentle tobacco notes and poblano pepper mingle with a melange of red and black bramble fruit. An easy to fall in love with wine, yet serious enough to keep nosing the glass and coming back to it.

PAIRINGS

Di Carne

The very slightly off-dry and highly aromatic qualities of this wine complement dishes that carry spice or piquant flavours. Hearty Indian or Thai Curries would be a great choice! This wine will also work beautifully with strong aged cheeses.

Vegetariano / Vegano

A variety of Vegetarian Indian and Thai dishes will work incredibly. Pairing this with Lentil & Bean Chilli on a brisk fall day can work wonders.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Grape Variety: 71% Cabernet Franc, 39% Merlot

Region: Horse Heaven Hills and Red Mountain, WA State

Soil Type: Varied

Age of Vines: 20s

Yield: 2.77 tons/acre

Production: 360 Cases

Alcohol: 13.7%

Aging: 5 months on the lees in Stainless Steel tanks