Ciavolich, Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo, Fosso Cancelli, 2023

Est. delivery in late summer, 2026 Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo is rosé with something to say. Made from Montepulciano — the same grape behind some of southern Italy's most muscular reds — but vinified briefly on the skins to produce a deep cherry-pink wine that sits confidently between a pale Provence rosé and a light red. Ciavolich's Fosso Cancelli bottling is a fine example of what makes this appellation so compelling: it has structure and presence without any heaviness, and a dry, mineral-edged finish that makes you reach for the glass again. Ciavolich is one of Abruzzo's most respected family estates, farming their vineyards in the Pescara hills with real care and a commitment to expressing the land rather than simply the grape. This 2023 is drinking superbly right now — vivid, precise, and ideal for the table.