Coppola Sofia Blanc De Blancs Sparkling

2016 SOFIA BLANC DE BLANCS: Sofia Blanc de Blancs is a delicate sparkling wine perfect for any celebration. Made from a blend of Pinot Blanc Riesling and Muscat this wine offers seductive flavors fresh aromatics and light effervescence – all packaged with striking feminine flair. VINEYARD NOTES: The growing season started early in 2016 but saw a good deal of winter rain for the first time in years. The much-needed precipitation gave way to pleasant spring temperatures and a consistently warm summer. Though Monterey County is chilly compared to other California appellations there’s always plenty of sun to help the fruit mature slowly so that it develops rich concentration and aromatic intensity. WINEMAKER’S NOTES: To achieve a graceful Prosecco-like character the fruit for this sparkling wine is picked at a lower brix (sugar level) which by virtue lessens the alcohol content. The grapes are whole-cluster pressed into stainless steel tanks for primary fermentation. Once the win