90
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Antoniolo 2014 Nebbiolo Rosato Bricco Lorella Coste della Sesia
Ramato and Chiaretto (Jun 2015) Antoniolo Grape Variety Nebbiolo
Coste Della Sesia, Piedmont
Release price
Rosé wine from Italy
$17.00
Drinking window: 2015 - 2017
Winery/Importer Contact Info
Bright pink. Delicate aromas of rosehips, jasmine, raspberry and nectarine.
USA: Skurnik Wines - skurnikwines.com.
Bright and fresh in the mouth, showing a slightly austere quality to its red fruit and floral flavors. Finishes crisp and long, with a distinct mineral edge. Although Antoniolo is best known for its outstanding Gattinara wines, I
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think this estate’s rosato wine deserves more attention. Lorella is the name of owner Rosanna Antoniolo's daughter. Ian D'Agata. Tasting date: May 2015 © 2015 Vinous Media
Enologo Francesco Bartoletti
90
From Looking at Italy Through Rosé Tinted Glasses: Cerasuolo, Rosato,
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Giovanna Tantini 2014 Bardolino Chiaretto
Ramato and Chiaretto (Jun 2015) Giovanna Tantini Grape Variety Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella
Castelnuovo Del Garda, Veneto
Release price
Rosé wine from Italy
Not Available
Drinking window: 2015 - 2017
Winery/Importer Contact Info
(a blend of Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella): Pale onion- peel pink color.
giovannatantini.it.
Enticing aromas of sour red cherry, fresh flowers and sweet spices. Tactile, bright and juicy, with very precise flavors of red fruits and nectarine lifted by a mineral edge. Finishes clean and long, with lively acidity and a spicy
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note. An outstanding Chiaretto: I especially like this wine’s impeccable sugar/acid balance. Only 12.5% alcohol yet very flavorful. Ian D'Agata. Tasting date: May 2015 © 2015 Vinous Media
Enologo Attilio Pagli & Laura Zuddas
90
From Looking at Italy Through Rosé Tinted Glasses: Cerasuolo, Rosato,
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Rocca di Montegrossi 2014 Toscana Rosato
Ramato and Chiaretto (Jun 2015) Rocca Di Montegrossi Grape Variety 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo Nero
Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany
Release price
Rosé wine from Italy
$20.00
Drinking window: 2015 - 2019
Winery/Importer Contact Info
(a blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo Nero): Bright pink with an orange tinge. Complex aromas of strawberry, violet, botanical herbs and blood orange. Fresh and juicy, with tactile flavors of strawberry, fresh citrus fruit and pepper. Finishes with a hint of residual sweetness and
roccadimontegrossi.it. USA: Elite Brands USA elitebrandsusa.imperialbeverage.com; Caroline Debbane Selections - cd-selections.com; K & L Wine Merchants klwines.com.
outstanding lift. This is always one of Tuscany’s best rosato wines, and it’s no different this year.
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Enologo Attilio Pagli
90
From Looking at Italy Through Rosé Tinted Glasses: Cerasuolo, Rosato,
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Poggio La Noce 2014 Toscana Rosato Pinko Pallino
Ramato and Chiaretto (Jun 2015) Poggio La Noce Grape Variety 95% Sangiovese, 5% Teroldego
Fiesole, Tuscany
Release price
Rosé wine from Italy
Not Available
Drinking window: 2015 - 2018
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(95% Sangiovese and 5% Teroldego): Bright pink. Intense, enticing aromas
poggiolanoce.com.
of strawberry, orchard fruits and orange. Dense, tactile and juicy, with clean flavors of red berries and herbs that linger nicely on the back end. Absolutely delicious.
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Enologo / Winemaker : Valentino Ciarla . Agronomo / Agronomist : Stefano Dini
90
From Looking at Italy Through Rosé Tinted Glasses: Cerasuolo, Rosato,
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Ramato and Chiaretto (Jun 2015) Paltrinieri
Paltrinieri 2014 Lambrusco di Sorbara Leclisse Vino Frizzante Secco
Grape Variety
Bomporto, Emilia Romagna
Release price
Lambrusco di Sorbara
$23.00
Rosé wine from Italy
Winery/Importer Contact Info
Drinking window: 2015 - 2016
cantinapaltrinieri.it. USA: Masciarelli Wine Company -
(100% Lambrusco di Sorbara): Dark pink. Strawberry and bruised apple on the nose. Dense and creamy but juicy as well, with lively harmonious
masciarelliwine.com; PortoVino - portovinoitaliano.com; RWK Imports - rwkimports.com.
acidity extending the red berry and sweet spice flavors on the long, zingy finish. This strikes me as the best of Paltrinieri’s strong lineup of Lambrusco wines.
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Enologo / Winemaker : Attilio Pagli & Leonardo Conti . Agronomo / Agronomist Stefano Dini
90
From Looking at Italy Through Rosé Tinted Glasses: Cerasuolo, Rosato,
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La Piana 2014 Aleatico Toscana Rosa della Piana
Ramato and Chiaretto (Jun 2015) La Piana Grape Variety Aleatico
Capraia, Tuscany
Release price
Rosé wine from Italy
$25.00
Drinking window: 2015 - 2017
Winery/Importer Contact Info
Bright pink. Captivating aromas of raspberry, nectarine, cinnamon and white pepper. Dense, bright and juicy, delivering clean flavors of spicy red
lapianacapraia.it. USA: Williams Corner Wine williamscorner.com.
berries and botanical herbs. Finishes juicy and long, with lively acidity and a piquant note of blood orange providing added lift.
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Enologo / Winemaker : Valentino Ciarla , Agronomo / Agronomist : Stefano Dini
90
From Looking at Italy Through Rosé Tinted Glasses: Cerasuolo, Rosato,
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Graci 2014 Etna Rosato
Ramato and Chiaretto (Jun 2015) Graci Grape Variety Nerello Mascalese
Castiglione Di Sicilia, Sicily
Release price
Rosé wine from Italy
$25.00
Drinking window: 2015 - 2018
Winery/Importer Contact Info
Onion peel color. Hints of diesel fuel complement redcurrant and rosehip
graci.eu. USA: Massanois Imports - massanois.com.
aromas. Dense and tactile but also bright and juicy, with peppery red berry and mineral flavors extended on the back end by vibrant, almost lemony acidity. This wine boasts sneaky intensity but those who prefer less-acid
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wines may not be as impressed. Ian D'Agata. Tasting date: May 2015 © 2015 Vinous Media
Enologo / Winemaker : Emiliano Falsini
90
From Looking at Italy Through Rosé Tinted Glasses: Cerasuolo, Rosato,
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Barone Cornacchia 2014 Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo
Ramato and Chiaretto (Jun 2015) Barone Cornacchia Grape Variety Montepulciano
Torano Nuovo, Abruzzo
Release price
Rosé wine from Italy
Not Available
Drinking window: 2015 - 2018
Winery/Importer Contact Info
Bright pink. Fresh, enticing aromas of sour red cherry, violet and
baronecornacchia.it. USA: Kysela Père et Fils - kysela.com.
buttercup. Crisp and saline on the palate, with sour red berry and banana flavors carrying through a zingy, long finish. A mouthwatering rosé with considerably more texture and personality than lighter-styled, more floral
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rosés from Provence or Garda. Ian D'Agata. Tasting date: May 2015 © 2015 Vinous Media
Enologo / Winemaker : Goffredo Agostini