The most romantic day of the year is approaching; whether you wish to celebrate with a romantic dinner or with the enjoyable company of yourself, a good bootle of wine is needed.
There is an endless number of wine varietals in Italy and, even if the South is the most famous region for producing rosé wines, we selected the best ones among the entire peninsula.
- ETNA ROSATO 2019 Girolamo Russo
We are in Sicily: this 100% Nerello mascalese variety comes from the lowest and most ancient grapes of the winery; this powder pink coloured wine is fresh and aromatic, with cherry, strawberry and raspberry notes. There’s a nice twist thanks to White Pepper which makes it perfect for aperitif time or paired with fish (either soups or risotto).
- TACCO ROSA 2019 Dario Stefàno
A transparent pink declination of the traditional Negroamaro for this fresh rosé wine with a light saline residue, which makes it nice and enjoyable even with no food pairing. Great perfumes: pink grapefruit, pomegranate, strawberry, geranium, herbaceous notes of lemon balm, white pepper. A delicate version of Puglia region at a super competitive price.
- SOLÀNTE 2018 Codice Vino
Solànte is part of the premium wines of Codice vino: Codice Oro. Cerasuolo D’Abruzzo variety, with its light pink color and brilliant effects, is perfect to be paired with pasta main courses, light roasts and medium seasoning cheese. Full of balance, with taste of minerals and spices, with rose, wildflowers, pomegranate and cherry notes. A pure taste of Abruzzo with a great elegance.
- SYRAH ROSA 2019 Stefano Amerighi
Tuscan region was recently discovered as great terroir to grow Syrah varietal; the one produced by Stefano Amerighi is special. Biodynamic, great to be paired with fish courses, all the processes are as natural as possible, with minimum filtration and stabilisation. It shows a brilliant and luminous color and a fruity, rich aroma with reminds of red fruits, tobacco and a little taste of spices.
- BARDOLINO CHIARETTO DOC Zenato
Zenato family is into wine production from more than 60 years, with 3 estates and 95 hectares of wineries. Bardolino Chiaretto is a mix of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara varietals, giving it a wonderful coral pink color, with violet shadows. A nose with white flowers and fresh red fruits which gives it a fresh and balanced taste, perfect to be paired with main courses, lake fish and white meat.
Drinking good sparkling wine doesn’t mean spending a lot of money; sometimes it’s nice to discover small producers and new tastes, which may be different from the usual champagne. We selected 3 wines for connoisseurs and 3 big bottles: you just have to choose and enjoy.
- PASCAL DOQUET Champagne Rosé Extra Brut Anthocyanes Rosé
Doquet family makes great wines from 4 generations and it is located in the small village of Vertus, in the Southern part of Côte des Blancs region. It’s here that this biodynamic champagne is born, with a limited production, full-bodiedand intense, perfect for aperitif. It is a coppery wine, with raspberry, cinnamon and clove notes.
- ENCRY Grand Rosé
A small Italian producer located in Mesnil-sur-Oger, in the heart of Côte des Blancs region. Environmental engineering techniques (coming from the owner Enrico) are used for viticulture and the results are great wines appreciated all over the world. Grand Rosé is salmon pink coloured, with a nice structure and persistence; a nose with ribes, raspberry, almond, citrus fruits, orange blossoms and yeast note. Great to be paired with red fruits dessert and aperitif plates.
- PERRIER JOUET Blason Rosé
One of the world most famous wineries, based in the golden triangle of champagne from about two centuries. Blason Rosé rests on yeast for at least three years, and reborn sensually and elegant with a luminous pink color. Fresh and intense, it gives pomegranate, pear, apricot and white flowers at the nose; pair it with vegetarian dishes or raw fish.
- JACQUES SELOSSE Champagne Rosé Brut Grand Cru
Clear, original and charming champagne from 1949, when Jacques Selosse created this Domaine, now managed by the third generation. Rosé Brut Grand Cru is a mix of Chardonnay and Pinot noir, aged in oak and rested on yeasts for at least six years. In result, we have a brilliant salmon pink color, with oriental spices, red fruits, pink pepper and walnut notes. Enjoy it with smoked and spiced dishes.
- GIULIO FERRARI Riserva del Fondatore Rosé 2007
This bottle is dedicated to the man who became the symbol of Italian sparkling wines by producing in Trento region some of the most appreciated bubbles of the world. Its salmon color makes it luminous and magnetic, with a fresh and sapid taste; a note with citrus fruits, spices, minerals and rose pleases the nose. An amazing, excellent wine to be paired with gourmet cold cuts, savoury main courses and seasoning cheese. Last but not least, it ages wonderfully.
- KRUG Champagne Brut Rosé “24ème Édition”
A two centuries history of excellence, a great champagne that deserves to be opened for special occasions. A mix of Chardonnay, Pinot meunier and Pinot noir, which gives tastes of puff pastry, red fruits, honey, citrus fruits, flowers and dried fruits. Fresh and minerals but complex and succulent at the same time; great to be enjoyed while eating a luxury selection of raw fish.
Very Wine Confidential.