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Growers United States Virginia Vino dal Bosco

Vino dal Bosco

Peter & Tim Rausse

  • Country/Region: United States, Virginia
  • Farming Practice: Conventional
  • Types: Wine
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Vino dal Bosco Chasselas Doré

Vino dal Bosco Chasselas Doré

100% Chasselas Doré from Redlands Vineyards in Albemarle County, Virginia. Fermentation begins in stainless steel tanks, then finishes in bottle for a “méthode ancestrale” sparkling wine. Disgorged, no dosage.

Vino dal Bosco Chasselas Doré Rosé

Vino dal Bosco Chasselas Doré Rosé

Mostly Chasselas Doré from Redlands Vineyards in Albemarle County, Virginia, with a small proportion of Merlot. Fermentation begins in stainless steel tanks, then finishes in bottle for a “méthode ancestrale” sparkling wine. Disgorged with the addition of Merlot red wine.

Vino dal Bosco Malvasia Bianca

Vino dal Bosco Malvasia Bianca

100% Malvasia Bianca aged on skins in amphora.

Vino dal Bosco Merlot

Vino dal Bosco Merlot

100% Merlot from Redlands Vineyards in Albemarle County, Virginia. Fermented and aged in stainless steel. No sulfur added.

Vino dal Bosco Cabernet Franc

Vino dal Bosco Cabernet Franc

100% Cabernet Franc from Baer Ridge Vineyards in Rockingham County, Virginia. Fermented in stainless steel, aged in Italian terracotta amphora. No sulfur added.

Vino dal Bosco Sparkling Rosé “Capriccioso”

Vino dal Bosco Sparkling Rosé “Capriccioso”

Mostly Pinot Noir, with a small proportion of Malbec. Fermentation begins in stainless steel tanks, then finishes in bottle for a “méthode ancestrale” sparkling wine.

About

Owners & winemakers: Peter & Tim Rausse
Vineyards: Sourcing grapes from Redlands Vineyard (Albemarle County) and Baer Ridge Vineyard (Rockingham County),
Vineyard management: Conventional
Soils: Predominantly sandy
Grapes grown: Muscat Ottonel, Malvasia Bianca, Cabernet Franc, Chasselas Doré, Pinot Noir

Quick facts:

  • Vino dal Bosco is the low-intervention side project for the Rausse brothers of the Gabriele Rausse winery.
  • They’re one of the very few Virginia wineries working with no added sulfites.
  • They’re experimenting with “méthode ancestrale” pet nats, skin-contact whites, and aging in Italian terracotta amphoras.
  • The unique woodblock print labels were designed by artist Allie Kelly.

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