Private Property Rosé, Monterey County, California 2023
Vinification: sourced from three sustainably farmed vineyards in Monterey County. The majority of the blend is direct to press juice and is combined with a small portion of saignee juice. The blend is inoculated and co-fermented dry in a stainless steel tank. The wine was aged and cold stabilized in stainless steel and filtered to bottle in January 2024.
A Caraccioli Family Project
Private Property was created by the Caraccioli family to showcase the rich viticulture traditions of Monterey County’s farming community. We partner with organically or sustainably farmed vineyards and utilize Caraccioli’s rigorous cellar practices. Our aim is to deliver approachable yet complex wines that punch above their weight class and highlight the abundant character of Monterey County’s maritime growing regions.
The label represents the framework of our valley’s ranches and homesteads. Each plot represents multiple generations, each recognized by their family name. The Salinas River is the only negative space on the map and provides the lifeblood for the dynamic valley. The river cuts its path north to the Pacific as it winds through agricultural crops and feeds the vineyards on the foothills.
Started with a focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, we have expanded into still Rosé, sparkling Brut Rosé and we’ve been known to bottle Grenache and Pinot Gris. When the right grape opportunities arise, we will often bottle a one-off varietal expression. Private Property is a fluid production with an emphasis on featuring the efforts of the farmer year to year.
