For several years now Provençal rosé wines are dominating the scene. It is a trend that has influenced all wine producers with the objective to make rosé wines as pale as possible.
Luciano Ciolfi, from Podere San Lorenzo, well-established producer of Brunello di Montalcino, does not follow that trend. His rosé wine is made with the same grapes of Brunello di Montalcino, that is 100% Sangiovese. It does not come from an early harvest, but by the regular harvest and boasts not less than 14,5 % alcohol. Reduced skin contact during fermentation (12 hours only) makes it a rosé instead of a red. Hence the extraction of color pigments and tannins from the skins is very limited. The wine is matured for few months in used barrique and clay amphora before bottling.
The result is a cherry pink color wine; very floral and fruity on the nose, it reminds of pomegranate, raspberry, rose petals, orange peel. The taste is intense, flavorful, well-balanced, has a lingering fruity finish. Very farm from the pale, crisp, lightish Provençal style, on the contrary truly Tuscan: savory and refreshing! To be enjoy it chilled with food!
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