Rosa d'Oro
Rosa d'Oro produces Italian varietals in Lake County, part of California's North Coast. The winery focuses on grapes traditionally rooted in southern Italy and the Friuli region. Its Aglianico, a dark-skinned variety from Campania, shows the structure and depth the grape brings to cool-climate sites. Sangiovese and Refosco round out the portfolio—both Mediterranean varieties that thrive in the region's volcanic soils and diurnal temperature swings. Wine Enthusiast has rated the Aglianico at 92 points, with the Sangiovese and Refosco each earning 89 points. The winery's selection reflects a deliberate turn toward Italian cultivars, moving beyond California's Cabernet-centric tradition to explore how Old World grapes express themselves in Lake County's distinct terroir.
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