Sofi Rosso

Vineyard and terroir

The blend is grown at 230–350 metres on predominantly sandy and porphyry soils, with south and southwest exposures. Lagrein is trained on the traditional pergola, while Merlot is Guyot-trained.

Grapes

Predominantly Lagrein with a small proportion of Merlot; exact percentages are not specified.

Vinification

The two varieties are vinified separately, exclusively in stainless-steel tanks, and assembled once ready.

Ageing

Stainless-steel tanks are used; the duration is not specified.

Technical data

Yield is 60 hl/ha and the recommended serving temperature is 16–18 °C. The wine page gives production as 10,000 bottles, while the technical sheet gives 20,000 bottles.

Tasting profile

Intense garnet red, with ripe red-fruit and violet aromas followed by spicy nuances.

Serving and pairing

Serve with strongly flavoured dishes and grilled red meat.

Label / history

The Sofi range comprises Müller Thurgau, Schiava and Rosso. It takes its name from the Haas family's daughter Sofia, who had wanted a wine bearing her name and a label of her own design since preschool. The range was subsequently developed with her involvement to reflect a youthful taste, freshness, typicity and terroir.