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A Mano Rosato 2010
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This year our Rosato is an “uvaggio”: Italian for blend.
Our biggest challenge every year is finding the perfect vineyard for A.Mano Rosato. The grapes have to be fully flavored even if not fully mature. The color must be perfect and vibrant. This year we selected a Primitivo vineyard, and since we have proudly restored the ancient tradition of blending some Aleatico in our Primitivo it seemed natural to do the same with our Rosato.
The Primitivo we selected for our Rosato comes from avery special vineyard that is in the windiest location of very windy Puglia. It is high up on a hillside, dry farmed and over 30 years old. The grapes at the beginning of September showed gorgeous strawberry and rose petal notes. We loved them! The Aleatico comes from a rolling hillside vineyard on the ridge that drops down to the Ionian sea. It contributes a floral perfume and really brings out the best in Primitivo. The grapes were crushed, pressed, settled and fermented at very low temperatures. The cold fermentation (7°C) retains all the delicacy and perfume of the grapes. The carbon dioxide from fermentation is “trapped” and the wine shows a lively spritz. A.Mano Rosato will bring spring to your home.
Try it with light cuisine but for a real adventure pair A.Mano Rosato with the spicy dishes of the world, be they Italian, Chinese, Thai, Mexican or Indian! This is a full-bodied rosè with all the flavor reward of a red wine combined with the delicacy and freshness of a delicious white.
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WBW Rating: 91/100
Closure: Cork
Region: Puglia, Italy |
Winemaker: Mark Shannon
Drink now until: 2013
Alc/Vol: 13 %
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