2024 Birichino - Vin Gris Rose (750ml)
Birichino 2024 Vin Gris Rosé
Birichino’s Vin Gris Rosé captures the sunny, marine-influenced character of its famed Santa Cruz origins with a Provençal breeze. This coral-hued, delicately structured rosé blends old-vine fruit from four storied sites into a bright, dry wine that speaks to warm-weather sipping and thoughtful food pairings.
Vineyards & Varieties
- Old-vine Cinsault and Mourvèdre from 19th-century plantings
- Grenache sourced since 2020 from a sandy benchland on the Santa Lucia side of the Salinas Valley
- Old-vine Carignane from a 1927 planting in Lodi’s Montague Vineyard
Winemaking & Style
- Each variety is direct-pressed, settled, and racked into a single stainless tank as it ripens
- Months-long, cool native fermentation follows in that same tank
- Malolactic fermentation is inhibited to preserve bright, taut acidity
- The result is light and delicate with a coral to pale salmon color and a perfume-forward profile
Aromas & Flavor Profile
The wine opens with a perfumed bouquet of flowers and Asian fruit, leading to a palate woven with notes of strawberry creamsicle, jasmine, wet sand, white chocolate, and citrus candy. Dry and buoyant, Vin Gris Rosé evokes Provence by way of Santa Cruz, delivering a refined yet approachable experience.
Pairings & Serving
This is a refreshing, food-friendly rosé perfect for warm-weather sipping. Pair it with grilled chicken or a light seafood dish to complement its bright acidity and fruits-and-floral aromatics.