A Mediterranean rosé from 100% Gaglioppo, a delicious rare grape, native to Calabria, grown in the Fego vineyard, near the Ionian Sea. Produced by husband-and-wife team Francesco and Laura de Franco, this wine is a true sip of the sea; savory, fruity, elegant yet structured, with extreme gastronomic versatility.
Harvest takes place by hand in the second week of September. Only the free-run must is spontaneously fermented after maceration for 12 hours. It is aged in stainless steel for 7 months on the lees after racking at the end of fermentation. Light filtration, unfined, and minimal use of sulfur before bottling.
Make it what you want, a chillable light red or a darker rosé, this is a unique wine that will amaze both rosé and non-rosé drinkers. Think of a mix of flavours of wild strawberry, blood orange, watermelon, sweet licorice with delicious crisp acidity, and a refreshing and persistent finish.
Pairs well with Italian appetizers (bruschetta), seafood dishes (calamari), soft cheeses, or just on its own any day, anytime in good company.
An interesting note: Cirò wine is said to be traced back to when it was supposedly served to the winners at the ancient Olympics.
Region: Cirò, Calabria, Italy
Grape: 100% Gaglioppo
Vintage: 2024
750 ml
A Mediterranean rosé from 100% Gaglioppo, a delicious rare grape, native to Calabria, grown in the Fego vineyard, near the Ionian Sea. Produced by husband-and-wife team Francesco and Laura de Franco, this wine is a true sip of the sea; savory, fruity, elegant yet structured, with extreme gastronomic versatility.
Harvest takes place by hand in the second week of September. Only the free-run must is spontaneously fermented after maceration for 12 hours. It is aged in stainless steel for 7 months on the lees after racking at the end of fermentation. Light filtration, unfined, and minimal use of sulfur before bottling.
Make it what you want, a chillable light red or a darker rosé, this is a unique wine that will amaze both rosé and non-rosé drinkers. Think of a mix of flavours of wild strawberry, blood orange, watermelon, sweet licorice with delicious crisp acidity, and a refreshing and persistent finish.
Pairs well with Italian appetizers (bruschetta), seafood dishes (calamari), soft cheeses, or just on its own any day, anytime in good company.
An interesting note: Cirò wine is said to be traced back to when it was supposedly served to the winners at the ancient Olympics.
Region: Cirò, Calabria, Italy
Grape: 100% Gaglioppo
Vintage: 2024
750 ml
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