Rosé

It pairs well with diverse dishes, from seafood to grilled peaches with mascarpone and Caprese salad.

The Malbec block is harvested early in the season, which lends a bright acidity to the fruit. During the growing season, we allow these vines to bear slightly more fruit than the blocks that are allocated to red wine. As we are picking for rosé, we are not aiming for complete phenolic ripeness in the grapes, which means we can have a lusher canopy with a higher yield. The same management practices are followed for the Sangiovese block, which yields fruit ideal for making a lighter, fresher style of wine. The Vermentino grapes are similarly sourced from the bottom third section where 3 rows have a strong vigour.

Before vinification the grapes are sorted. After crushing, the grapes go directly into the press, while all the valves are open so that the very light and fresh free-run juice can be collected. The juice is allowed to settle for 48 hours before being racked into neutral 300L French oak barrels where the juice will undergo alcoholic fermentation. The three separate rosé components then spend five months on their lees in the barrel before blending. The winemaker and cellar master make bench trials of the blend and only the best components make the cut. Once a decision has been made on the best blend, the separate components will be racked out of barrel into tank and allowed to integrate before bottling.

Time at Baccō is a slow rhythm, gently flowing like the seasons. Just as the life cycle of the vine cannot be rushed, creating any rare work of art requires patience. We believe that true wellbeing lies in synergy with nature, nurturing our environment and savouring its gifts. Our wines are made with this mindful, unhurried approach, to be generous and engage all the senses. Baccō is a family inspired project borne from Nathan Jankelowitz’s passion for the art of producing premium quality wines. Long inspired by the opulence of the Super Tuscan region, Nathan dreamt of bringing this holistic, experiential brand of luxury to South African wine lovers. A dream that has now become a magnificent reality.