Valle Reale, Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC, Italy

Who - Pizzolo Family, Azienda Agricola Valle Reale Where - Popoli, Abruzzo, Italy What - Pink Wine - Montepulciano When - 2021 How - Organic / Biodynamic, short maceration on skins to extract colour, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks, minimum 2 months maturing in steel on lees, minimum of 1 month bottle fining, Vegan Cerasuolo translates as 'pale cherry red' and this colour is acheived with a short maceration of around 24 hours. Not quite your pale provence style rosé yet still dry as you like. This Cerasuolo presents aromas of sour cherry, strawberry jam and wild herbs whilst the palate is bright with abundant layers of fruit and a distinct minerality. Very gastronomic!