2022 Ampeleia 'Rosato de Ampeleia' Costa Toscana IGT Tuscany, Italy Gerard Boulay rested before sipping as once

rested before sipping as once the alcohol dissipates the sweetness of banana and stewed apples prevails on the nose

everything is by gravity

All fruit is hand-harvested

They are destemmed and gently pressed

On this rugged

2022 Ampeleia 'Rosato de Ampeleia' Costa Toscana IGT Tuscany, Italy Gerard Boulay rested before sipping as once80% Carignano, 20% Alicante Nero (aka Grenache). This is the 1st Rosato from Ampeleia! The Carignano was direct pressed and then whole clusters of the Alicante Nero were added to the tank, macerating there for 12 days and coloring the wine. All concrete. Low alcohol, salty, with a hint of welcome tannin. Certified biodynamic. 5,000 bottles made.