Langhe Rosato from Massimo Rivetti

Italy is under the radar when it comes to Rose wines. Many people don’t even realize that Italy produces top quality roses from a variety of grapes - such as Sangiovese in Tuscany, Corvina in Veneto, Montepulciano in Abruzzo, Negroamaro in Puglia, Nerello Mascalese & Nero d’Avola in Sicily as well as Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Syrah. With that many varietals it’s not surprising that the style range will try from light to dark rosato in both color and flavor profile.

Massimo Rivetti Neive Viarivetti22 Rosato 2020

Langhe DOC, Piedmont, Italy

The Massimo Rivetti Farm is known for their stunning Barolo, Barbaresco & Barbera to name a few. But their philopshy is about maximum the respect of the grapes and wines. The use organic and biodiverse practices in their 25 hectares of vines. There are zero pesticides and herbicides or intervention, ambient yeasts, minimal intervention.

This a pure wine in all forms - the 35-40 year old vines are fermented at cool temperatures for 10 days and ages for another 4 months in stainless steel.

Wine: 100% Pinot Noir

Pour in the glass a salmon copper color.

Swirl and the fresh fruity goodness aromas of raspberry, strawberry, cherry, tangerine and lemon say hello are you ready for summer?

Swirl and boom! It’s summer in a glass. If I were to close my eyes I’d be poolside enjoying a cool glass of this liquid sunshine. This lean & dry wine has a mouthwatering acidity and vibrant array of fresh, ripe flavors of the watermelon, red berries, citrus, wet stone, grass & a tad of white pepper carries the medium finish every fine and clean.

It’s just perfect for grilled tuna tacos, roast chicken & bacon club sandwiches with avocado mayo and Mexican corn on the cob. However it’s a stunning poolside pounder my friends. Happy Friday!