ROSSO offers a rotating selection of our favourite reds of the moment. Whether light, bright and nimble wines from cooler climes, or the deep, savoury and soothing things we enjoy from the Mediterranean, the common thread is purity, energy and intrigue.
VALFACCENDA
Roero Nebbiolo 2023
Piedmont, Italy
A wonderful example of just how unique Nebbiolo from this part of the world can be when in the right hands. From vines young and old planted over steep, sandy slopes. This spends about a month on skins with some whole bunches, before being pressed off to old casks for eighteen months. From a warmer vintage, this is already open and expressive, with delicate aromatics, great balance and fine tannins.
Nebbiolo
SISTEMA VINARI
Novetat Total 2024 [1L]
Mallorca, Spain
A blend of young vines of Callet, Manto Negro and Fogoneu from Felanitx planted over the island’s characteristic red clay soils. Harvested parcel by parcel over several weeks, the grapes were macerated from anywhere between a week and a month before being pressed off to vats for a short rest. Bottled by the litre young and brimming with energy, this is heady with red berries, herbs and brine.
Callet, Manto Negro, Fogoneu
LA GRAPPERIE
Adonis 2023
Loire, France
This beautiful expression of Pineau d’Aunis comes from vines both young and old, planted over a complex blend of clay, limestone and silex. The grapes were fermented mostly as whole bunches for a couple of weeks before being pressed off to old barrels for a year of élevage. From a cool, classic vintage, this is light, bright, compact and elegant, with soaring notes of wild strawberry and cracked pepper. A wonderful expression of one of our favourite grapes.
Pineau d’Aunis