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VARIETIES OF THE
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The boom in rosé wine began in Provence and This map shows the most representative
its crowning achievement was a recent record designations of origin, which are grouped
at auction with the sale of a “Muse Miraval” together in the newly established Istituto
magnum bottle, produced by the Chateau of del Vino Rosa Autoctono Italiano
the same name owned by Angelina Jolie and “Rosautoctono”, created to promote
Brad Pitt, for €2,600. Hats off! and showcase its identities and territorial
Rosé is becoming a phenomenon in Italy varieties.
too, because it fits in perfectly with our
lifestyle: perfect for an aperitif with the sunset
in our eyes, a romantic appointment where its more or less intense colour. It is not the
the colour pink is a good sign, a summer result of a blending of red and white wine, a
evening with friends… in short, an expression technique that is forbidden by law with the
of vitality and the modern “dolce vita”, with its exception of sparkling rosé wines. Its alcohol
colours, aromas and flavours. content is often modest (between 12 and
13.5% alc.), its serving temperature is 10-14°C,
Let’s investigate the organoleptic profile of and it should be consumed when young: we
rosé to understand how it is that “good cheer, recommend uncorking the bottle within 4
a carefree mood and the attraction of the years of harvesting.
summer season” combine ideally with our wine:
> colour: this immediately captivates us, as
soon as it is poured into the glass, with its
countless colour shades: from soft pink to
claret, from cherry red to coral, even
reaching an intense pink;
> nose: it expresses a bouquet that often
gives off floral and fruity notes, at times
Shades of Rose Poderi di Sopra 2018 - Valle Roncati > taste: this is fresh and balanced, slightly
mineral, balsamic and spicy;
tannic and with an acidity similar to that of
white wines.
With these characteristics rosé provides a
perfect combination with many dishes
O nce upon a time there was a rose- from the Italian tradition, such as antipasti CORNELIA G. HASSMÜLLER
of fish, risottos and first courses, vegetarian
coloured wine, which had to live
dishes, white meats and fish main courses,
out its existence in the shade,
but also savoury pies and pizza (without
Certified Wine Expert and Owner
Welcome to Italy! The Italy of part of the “Intangible Cultural being considered the product of forgetting, however, that the perfect marriage of Milano Wine Affair Board member
a “lesser Bacchus”, as it was neither
must always be evaluated based on the
of FISAR Milan Delegation
white nor red. All the noblest wine
taste, fashion, art and design, Heritage of Humanity”. In this experts snubbed it, because they did not want ingredients of the dish concerned). Of German origin, but Milanese by adoption
known as a gastronomic country there are endless to devote their attention to a product with an But how is a still rosé wine produced? First and for many years now. With a passion for wine
paradise for lovers of good food combinations of wine and food, image of poor quality. foremost, it is the product of the winegrower in her blood, she has found her vocation
in Italy. Thanks to her activities, Milano
and wine. The latter, allied with since there are so many types Then the miracle happened; this “Cinderella” who has created it, the indissoluble reflection Wine Affair is spreading the culture of wine,
of vine variety, territory and choices in
wine put on its best suit, with its many shades
the famous “Mediterranean of wine and just as many dishes of pink, winning over the Prince. From that the wine cellar. Rosé is produced with approaching both companies and visitors to
diet” which since 2011 has in Italian cuisine. moment everything changed: rosé has come red-berried grapes and is obtained with Milan, creating multisensory experiences in
the form of wine-tasting, events, seminars,
been recognised by UNESCO as BY CORNELIA G. HASSMÜLLER out of the shadows and has had a makeover, maceration of the must with the skins for a teambuilding, entertainment and travel
becoming a protagonist of world oenology.
variable period of time, which is what defines
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