Coppola Sofia Riesling

”our original sofia sparkling wine was created as a gift from a father to his daughter as a celebration of love and beauty. Sofia riesling continues this tradition with a riesling that is equally graceful provocative and alluring. Vineyards grown in the cool vineyards of monterey’s santa lucia highlands and arroyo seco the grapes experience an extended season and extra hangtime as a result of diurnal climate conditions. Here daily fog and moderate daytime temperatures are tempered by chilly evenings. This pattern helps the fruit retain its crisp natural acidity while developing lush concentrated flavors. Winemaker’s notes riesling is a varietal that can be crafted in many styles ranging from bone dry to extremely sweet. The goal with sofia riesling is to create an off-dry wine that pairs well with food yet has a touch of sweetness. To accomplish this fermentation is halted at the very end of the process when there is still a tiny amount of sugar left in the wine. This techniq