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Description of the Francis Ford Coppola Estate
Francis Ford Coppola Estate is renowned for its fusion of cinematography and viticulture. Based in California, the estate produces wines that celebrate family heritage while introducing innovations in the art of winemaking.
Description of the Cuvée Rosso & Bianco Rosso
Francis Ford Coppola’s Rosso & Bianco wines are a personal expression of family tradition. Rosso & Bianco Rosso is a cuvée that pays homage to the estate’s earliest wines, offering a complex blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah and Petite Sirah from different climate regions of California to enrich each bottle with intriguing nuances.
Aromas of the Cuvée
This red wine is characterized by a beautiful integration of juicy red fruits, toasted oak and sweet spices. The aromatic profile is dominated by notes of red cherry, blackberry with a spicy background and a pleasant touch of vanilla due to the barrel aging.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah
- Profile: The wine is supple and medium-bodied, offering a rounded taste experience with soft tannins and a finish where ripe fruit and spices blend harmoniously.
- Cellaring Potential: Designed to be enjoyed young, this blend expresses the best of its fruity and spicy aromas when consumed relatively early.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Rosso & Bianco Rosso is perfect for pairing with a wide range of dishes, from grilled meats to hearty pasta dishes, gourmet pizzas and medium-strong cheeses.
Where are we traveling?
California
While 50 American states produce wine, Californian production alone represents about 85% of the country's production, making this state the 4th largest producer in the world behind Italy, France and Spain. The climate is strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean, which at this latitude is a cold ocean. The wine regions located near the Pacific have an oceanic climate that becomes Mediterranean the further inland you move from the ocean and it becomes more continental near the Sierra Nevada. Bays and openings to the sea, such as San Pablo Bay, act as thermal regulators on viticulture, particularly in Napa and Sonoma Valley.
The little history of the country
UNITED STATES
In the United States, 90% of the wine produced comes from California. It was the influx of gold prospectors to California that boosted the California wine industry in the mid-19th century, particularly in the Sonoma and Napa region. At the start of the 20th century, there were 800 wineries. From 1919 to 1933 Prohibition destroyed the vast majority of the California wine industry so that by 1933, only 140 wineries remained producing wine. It was only from 1960 that the wine industry began to recover from Prohibition and California was primarily known for the production of fortified wines (in the style of Port). It was also in the 1960s that some of the most famous estates were created (Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, etc...). In 1976, a significant event took place: the legendary tasting competition better known as the "Judgment of Paris". He sees the greatest French wines opposing the new American wines. This May 24, an unexpected result shakes the world of wine, since to everyone's surprise, it is the United States which wins. However, this competition remains relatively unknown to the general public. Today, there is no doubt that the United States produces great wines. Even though California largely monopolizes the reputation of American wines with its excellent Zinfandels, the state of Oregon produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and the state of Washington offers excellent Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon.