Summertime Drinking: Exploring Italy’s Finest Rosés

July 1st, 2009

Antonio Galloni, de man die voor The Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) in Italië proeft, heeft deze maand een selectie gemaakt van Italië’s 16 fijnste roséwijnen en jawel hoe kon het ook anders, de Rosato van Rocca di Montegrossi is erbij en wel op de derde plaats. Hieronder vindt u het verslag.

Rosé continues to be one of the fastest-growing categories of wine in Italy. The best wines are delicious, pair well with a variety of foods and typically offer outstanding quality for the money. Given the increasing focus on rosé, it also appears producers are putting more effort into making quality wines. It was just two years ago that I wrote my first piece on Italian rosés for this site. At the time, the state of affairs was pretty dreadful. Most wines were throwaways, and they tasted like it. Fast forward to 2009 and that is rarely the case anymore. Readers will find a wide array of terrific, high-quality rosés that capture the essence of the varietal and geographic diversity that is Italy’s strong suit. Of course, there are plenty of other wines that make for fine summertime drinking as well. A lighter-bodied red such as unoaked Chianti Classico, Barbera or Langhe Nebbbiolo - served slightly chilled - can be absolutely delicious during the warm summer months.

ROCCA DI MONTEGROSSI - ROSATO DI TOSCANA 2008 - 89p
Rocca di Montegrossi’s 2008 Rosato is simply beautiful. This rich, full-bodied wine shows off well-articulated aromatics that meld into a rich core of ripe fruit. The finish is long and pure. Generally I prefer rosé upon release, but this wine has enough stuffing to drink beautifully for at least another year. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011.

(source: www.erobertparker.com, by Antonio Galloni)

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