Winemaker Notes
An absolutely exquisite expression of a blush wine in color, aromatics, and flavors. An absolute industry first in regards to style, elegance, and sophistication.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2018 Portalupi Arrossire di Barbera is an unusual and delectable sparkling wine. TASTING NOTES: This wine begins with a medium salmon color before settling onto the palate with flavors of raspberries. Enjoy its delicate palate with a charcuterie plate of mild cheeses, a country pâté, and sausages. (Tasted: April 20, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
Made in a handful of wine regions across the globe, red sparkling wine ranges from delicately sweet to bone dry. While styles vary by region, red sparkling wine production methods are often the decision of the winemaker. For serving, cool red sparkling wine down to about 40F to 50F.
A large and diverse appellation within California’s North Coast AVA, Mendocino is home to several smaller sub-regions—most notably the Anderson Valley. This scenic region, with rolling hills covered in redwood forests as well as vineyards, is one of the world’s top producers of certified organically-grown grapes. Due to wide geographical and climatic variation, a vast array of wine styles can be found here.
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