Castello di Amorosa
Cresta d'Oro Vineyard Rosto
California, USA
Very pretty color of light neon pink.
Light to medium in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry and fruit forward with nice balance.
Showing strawberries, raspberries, red apples, citrus, lemons and spices.
Nice finish with limes and lemons.
This is a very tasty Rosé from Russian River Valley. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.
This Single Vineyard is good right out of the bottle, and a good party wine.
I've had a few vintages of this wine, and it is very consistent.
100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged in egg shaped concrete vessels.
12.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$39.
Very pretty color of light neon pink.
Light to medium in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry and fruit forward with nice balance.
Showing strawberries, raspberries, red apples, citrus, lemons and spices.
Nice finish with limes and lemons.
This is a very tasty Rosé from Russian River Valley. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.
This Single Vineyard is good right out of the bottle, and a good party wine.
I've had a few vintages of this wine, and it is very consistent.
100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged in egg shaped concrete vessels.
12.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$39.
Castello di Amorosa Cresta d'Oro Vineyard Rosato di Pinot Noir 2020, California
Pale salmon in color.
Light nose of lemons, light strawberries, citrus, limes, river rocks, green apples, sea salt and earth.
Light to medium in body with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.
Dry on the palate with raspberries, strawberries, limes, grapefruits, bitter herbs, spices, light earth, green apples and minerals.
Nice length on the finish with limes.
This is a very enjoyable Rosé from Russian River Valley. Nicely balanced, crisp and refreshing. Light and engaging without being bitter nor tart.
This Single Vineyard is showing nice complexity already. Easy drinking and good by itself.
Gets earthier as it opens up with an old world feel (30 minutes).
Good by itself or with food. A tasty wine that I enjoyed all by itself by the pool.
12.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$35.
Castello di Amorosa Cresta d'Oro Vineyard Rosato di Pinot Noir 2020, California
Pale salmon in color.
Light nose of lemons, light strawberries, citrus, limes, river rocks, green apples, sea salt and earth.
Light to medium in body with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.
Dry on the palate with raspberries, strawberries, limes, grapefruits, bitter herbs, spices, light earth, green apples and minerals.
Nice length on the finish with limes.
This is a very enjoyable Rosé from Russian River Valley. Nicely balanced, crisp and refreshing. Light and engaging without being bitter nor tart.
This Single Vineyard is showing nice complexity already. Easy drinking and good by itself.
Gets earthier as it opens up with an old world feel (30 minutes).
Good by itself or with food. A tasty wine that I enjoyed all by itself by the pool.
12.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$35.
Strawberry, cherry, lemon, raspberry and hints of stone fruit. Great acidity and balance.
Strawberry, cherry, lemon, raspberry and hints of stone fruit. Great acidity and balance.
Jun 4th, 2021Pretty color of light peach with a touch of pink.
Strong nose of light strawberries, wild flowers, rose pedals, peaches, raspberries, limes, citrus, green apples, minerals, white pepper and light grapefruits.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with green apples, lemons, limes, grapefruits, river rocks, light raspberries and light earth.
Crisp finish with limes and almonds.
This is a very tasty Rosé from Russian River Valley. Nice and refreshing. Elegant and fruity, with a really pretty nose.
Easy drinking with a nice mouthfeel. Nicely balanced with nice complexity. Fresh and lively.
Good by itself or with food. I paired it with cheeses and crackers.
100% Pinot Noir grapes from a Single Vineyard, were aged in egg shaped concrete vessels.
13.6% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$39.
Pretty color of light peach with a touch of pink.
Strong nose of light strawberries, wild flowers, rose pedals, peaches, raspberries, limes, citrus, green apples, minerals, white pepper and light grapefruits.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with green apples, lemons, limes, grapefruits, river rocks, light raspberries and light earth.
Crisp finish with limes and almonds.
This is a very tasty Rosé from Russian River Valley. Nice and refreshing. Elegant and fruity, with a really pretty nose.
Easy drinking with a nice mouthfeel. Nicely balanced with nice complexity. Fresh and lively.
Good by itself or with food. I paired it with cheeses and crackers.
100% Pinot Noir grapes from a Single Vineyard, were aged in egg shaped concrete vessels.
13.6% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$39.
Cherry, raspberry, watermelon, lemon candy and ripe peach. Great acidity and balance.
Cherry, raspberry, watermelon, lemon candy and ripe peach. Great acidity and balance.
Apr 10th, 2019Castello Di Amorosa Tasting - 2/5
Light bodied. Rich in flavor. Dry aftertaste. Their best wine.
Castello Di Amorosa Tasting - 2/5
Light bodied. Rich in flavor. Dry aftertaste. Their best wine.
Hints of green peppers and earth. Very light yet complex.
Hints of green peppers and earth. Very light yet complex.
Apr 15th, 2022