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Rossese di Dolceacqua

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Between the mountains and the sea, on Roman-built terraces that cling to the cliffs above the medieval village of Dolceacqua, Lorenzo Anfosso tends less than one hectare of vines — by hand, by foot, by sheer devotion. He started making wine at 18. This is what obsession tastes like.

Rossese — known as Tibouren just across the French border in Provence — is one of Italy’s most ancient and elusive grapes, and in Lorenzo’s hands it sings. Expect something unlike any red you’ve had before: light on its feet but alive with personality, briny and herbal on the nose, with wild red fruit, sun-dried flowers, garrigue, and a whisper of the sea on the finish. Silky, savory, and completely irresistible.

Appellation: Rossese di Dolceacqua DOC

Type: Red, dry

Blend: 100% Rossese (Tibouren)

Wine Details:

Tasting Notes:
Color: Brilliant ruby red with violet reflections, light in body and depth
Bouquet: Intensely aromatic — wild red cherry, dried rose petals, garrigue, sea breeze, and a distinctive savory, briny lift.
Palate: Light-bodied and silky, with fine tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long mineral finish. Notes of wild strawberry and herbs linger.
Alcohol: 13%
Serving Temperature: Chilled 14-16° C (57-61° F)
Food Pairing: a natural companion to the flavors of the Ligurian coast — serve alongside brothy fish stews, shellfish pastas, grilled branzino, or a plate of local salumi and fresh cheese. Its savory minerality and light body also make it surprisingly versatile with lighter game birds, rabbit, and herb-roasted vegetables. Serve with a slight chill for best results.

Vinyard Notes:
Vineyard Age and Yield: 32-year old vines; 60 hl/ha; hand-harvested.
Elevation: 250-300 meters abvove sea level.
Soil: Marl and schist terraces.
Farming Practices: Sustainable agriculture.  

Winemaking Notes:
Vinification and Aging: 30% of destemmed grapes and 70% as whole clusters, fermentation in steel tanks with indigenous yeasts for about 10 days, malolactic fermentation in steel as well. Production: 4,200 bottles.