Amador County Trousseau Rosé St. Amant Vineyard
Appellation
Amador County
Farming
Organic
Varieties
100% Trousseau
Vineyards & Viticulture
The 1.8 acres of organically farmed grapes that Rootdown sources in this vineyard were planted in 2004 on Honcut soil (deep, well-drained soil formed into somewhat coarsely textured alluvium from base igneous and granitic rocks) atop floodplains and moderately sloping alluvial fans.
Soils
Alluvium over granite
Harvest & Vinification
Foot tread and soaked on the skins for 24 hours. Once pressed off and settled in tank, the fermentation and aging happen in neutral oak barrels. Once the wine is dry, it is racked to tank as early as possible to retain the freshness of this Rosé.
