Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo - Contesa di Rocco Pasetti

Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo - Contesa di Rocco PasettiThe Contesa di Rocco Pasetti Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo is a first-class rosé wine. It reveals a wonderfully bright, intense rosé red color. On closer inspection, this rosé wine also shows vivid red-golden highlights. The first nose of Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo is flattering with notes of jasmine, lavender and violets. The fruity components of the bouquet are joined by even more fruity, balsamic nuances. The Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo from Contesa di Rocco Pasetti is the right choice for all wine enthusiasts who like as little residual sugar in their wine as possible. However, it is never sparse or brittle. On the palate, the texture of this balanced rosé wine is wonderfully light and silky. Thanks to the balanced fruit acidity, Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo flatters the palate with a soft sensation without lacking freshness. The finish of this rosé wine from the Abruzzo wine-growing region, more precisely from the Abruzzo DOC, impresses with a good aftertaste. Vinification of the Contesa di Rocco Pasetti Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo The balanced Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo from Italy is a single-varietal wine made from the Montepulciano grape variety. In Abruzzo, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on soils of sedimentary and weathered rock. The Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo is clearly characterized by more than just the Abruzzo DOC soil. This Italian wine can be described as an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, with an exceptionally impressive presentation. The grapes for this rosé wine from Italy are picked exclusively by hand when they are perfectly ripe. After harvesting, the grapes are quickly taken to the press house. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. The fermentation is followed by maturation on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally bottled. Recommendation for the Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo from Contesa di Rocco Pasetti This Italian wine is best enjoyed moderately chilled at 11 - 13°C. It goes perfectly with asparagus salad with quinoa, fruity endive salad or spaghetti with yoghurt-mint pesto.