Francis Coppola Sofia Rosé
Francis Coppola Sofia Rosé is a 750mL still rosé from Monterey County, California — the still wine in the Sofia line Francis Ford Coppola named for his daughter, Sofia Coppola. Winery tech sheets describe a Syrah-led blend (73% Syrah in 2014; 70% in 2017) with Grenache and Pinot Noir behind it, picked early, given brief skin contact for its salmon-pink colour, and cool-fermented in stainless steel. Alcohol varies by vintage — documented releases span roughly 12.5% to 13.6% ABV — so the label carries your bottle's exact figure. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: Varies by vintage — documented span ~12.5%–13.6% (2014 sheet: 13.6%; 2017 sheet: 12.8%)
- Size: 750mL
- Appellation: Monterey County, California
- Blend: Syrah-led, with Grenache and Pinot Noir (70–73% Syrah per winery tech sheets)
- Style: Still, dry rosé (2017 sheet: 0.04% RS)
- Winemaking: Early harvest, brief press/skin contact, cool stainless fermentation
- Producer: Francis Ford Coppola Winery — Sofia line, named for Sofia Coppola
A Namesake Rosé from Monterey County
The Sofia line began as a father's promise: Francis Ford Coppola created the wines for his daughter Sofia's wedding, and the name has fronted the family's most elegant range ever since. This is the still Rosé — not the sparkling Sofia Brut Rosé in the pink can-and-bottle line, a different wine entirely. For the still bottling the winery leans on Monterey County Syrah, of all grapes, with Grenache and Pinot Noir in support: an early pick keeps the Brix (and alcohol) moderate, a brief press gives the salmon colour, and a cool stainless ferment locks in the raspberry-and-citrus freshness. Browse the producer on the Francis Ford Coppola Winery vendor page or the full rosé wine collection.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Raspberry, tangerine and peach with coriander, rose petal and mineral hints (2017 winery sheet). Palate: Fresh and elegant with vibrant natural acidity. Finish: Clean, fruity, lightly floral.
How to Enjoy
Serve well chilled. A natural aperitif and an easy food wine — salads, grilled prawns, salmon, charcuterie and picnic food generally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sofia Rosé sparkling? No — this listing is the still Sofia Rosé. The sparkling wine is Sofia Brut Rosé, a separate product with a different blend.
What grapes make Sofia Rosé? Syrah leads — 70–73% in the winery's published tech sheets — with Grenache and Pinot Noir making up the rest, all from Monterey County.
What is the ABV? It varies by vintage: the winery's 2014 sheet lists 13.6% and its 2017 sheet 12.8%, with other documented releases around 12.5%. Check the bottle's label for its vintage's figure.
Monterey rosé with a famous namesake — order Sofia Rosé from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.