Rosé

This refreshing medium-bodied wine is sensational with salmon gravalax, Thai coconut curry, grapefruit and fennel salad, as well as roast chicken with tarragon.

The vineyard block sections used for our rosé are specifically managed for rosé production, and each component provides a critical dimension. The Malbec (block 4, 1.5 ha) vines are allowed to bear slightly more fruit than the blocks allocated to red wine, to add a fresh juiciness. The Sangiovese (block 10) undergoes green harvesting to ensure optimal balance and these grapes lend bright acidity to the blend. The vigorous Rolle (block 8, bottom section) gives fragrant, large berries while also retaining a lively acidity. And finally, for the 2025 Baccō Rosé, we decided to add a Syrah fraction to enhance the complexity of the wine.

The different components of the rosé are vinified separately and blended before bottling. For the Malbec, limiting the skin contact is critical, as this variety gives colour very easily. For the Sangiovese, like the Malbec, the juice is allowed to settle for 48 hours before being racked into neutral 300-litre French oak barrels where the juice will undergo alcoholic fermentation. The free-run and press fractions are fermented separately. The wine then spends 5 months on its lees before blending and bottling. The Rolle receives skin contact of 8 hours before draining and pressing. After settling, the clean juice is racked into neutral 300-litre French oak barrels to undergo alcoholic fermentation. The Syrah is prepared according to the Saignée method, which involves the drawing or 'bleeding' off of a juice fraction during early fermentation. Once the juice has been saignéed, it undergoes the same protocol as the other rosé fractions.

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.