Sylvanus Vineyard Franconia Rosato
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Charcuterie boards, grilled salmon, light pasta dishes with fresh herbs
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the Sylvanus Vineyard, planted in 1999 in the Bridgehampton silt loam soils of Long Island's South Fork, this unique Rosato is a testament to Channing Daughters' adventurous spirit. The wine is made from Franconia, the northern Italian name for the Blaufränkisch grape, reflecting the winery's deep admiration for the alpine and maritime wines of Friuli. Benefiting from the cooling breezes of the nearby Atlantic Ocean and Peconic Bay, the grapes undergo a gentle pressing to create a dry, pale, and highly aromatic rosé. This wine beautifully captures the maritime terroir of the East End, offering a savory salinity, vibrant acidity, and delicate red fruit character that sets it apart from more conventional domestic rosés.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1982 when venture capitalist and sculptor Walter Channing planted his first Chardonnay vines in Bridgehampton, Channing Daughters Winery has evolved into one of the most daring and innovative producers on Long Island's East End. Set on 28 estate acres within the maritime climate of the South Fork, the vineyards thrive in well-drained Bridgehampton silt loam cooled by Atlantic sea breezes and buffered by Peconic Bay. Helmed by partner and winemaker Christopher Tracy alongside partners Larry Perrine and Allison Dubin, the estate is a founding member of Long Island Sustainable Winegrowing. Channing Daughters is celebrated for its polycultural repertoire spanning over two dozen grape varieties and an avant-garde cellar program marked by native fermentations, extensive skin contact, and field blends. Benchmark bottlings include their pioneering Ramato skin-fermented Pinot Grigio, Friulian-inspired whites such as Tocai Friulano and Ribolla Gialla, and intricate cuvées like Meditazione and Envelope.
🍇 Grapes
Franconia