Marche Rosato Elisé

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This wine has a name and a story. Elisetta is Paolo’s wife, his partner in the vineyard and in life, and the person without whom none of this would exist. It seemed only right to name the rosato after her — because great rosato, like great company, makes everything feel a little lighter.

Made from Grenache grown on the organic clay hillsides of Offida, Elisetta is fermented cool in stainless steel to preserve every drop of freshness and fragrance. In the glass it’s a bright, luminous pink — the colour of a Marche sunset over the Adriatic. The nose blooms with rosehip, hibiscus, red currant and pink grapefruit, and the palate follows through with a silky, dry crispness and a long mineral finish that speaks quietly of the ancient soils beneath.

Chilled, poured generously, and shared without ceremony.

Appellation: Marche Rosato IGT

Type: Rosé, dry

Varietal: 100% Grenache

Wine Details:

Tasting Notes:

Color: brilliant ruby red with pink highlights.

Bouquet: Crisp and mineral with hints of cherries and watermelon.

Palate: Savory with delicate red fruit notes and a crisp mineral finish.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Pairing: Antipasti, bruschetta topped with tomato, garlic and basil, pasta with cheese or cream sauce, egg dishes, leafy salads with fall fruits, salmon dishes, poultry, spicy Asian dishes and soft cheeses like Camembert or Brie.

Vinyard Notes:

Production area: Commune of Offida, in the Marche region of Central Italy.

Vineyard: 500ft. a.s.l. on a northern exposure.

Vine Density: 4,000 vines per hectare (1,800 vines per acre).

Average vine age: 5 years old.

Training System: Spurred cordon.

Soil: Mainly calcareous clay.

Yield: Approximately 70 quintals.

Winemaking Notes:

Harvest: Hand-picked at the end of September.

Vinification: Quick pressing followed by white wine-making method under controlled temperature of 16-18° C (60-64º F).

Aging: In stainless steel vats.

Bottles produced: 2000 per year

Winemaker: Paolo Capriotti.