Flavour Profile

Calabretta

Calabretta Rosato

Name: Calabretta Rosato
Brand: Calabretta
Price: null USD
Rating: 3.25 (0 reviews)

Italy, Sicily

Rose wine

3.3

Expert Rating

3.8

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Calabretta Rosato is a delightful wine produced by the Calabretta winery in Sicily, Italy. This wine is made from the Nerello Mascalese grape variety, which is grown in the volcanic soils of Mount Etna. The vineyards are located at high altitudes, which gives the grapes a unique flavor profile. The winemaking process involves a short maceration period, which results in a beautiful pink color and a fresh, fruity aroma. The wine is dry and crisp, with a pleasant acidity that makes it a perfect pairing for seafood and light dishes. Overall, Calabretta Rosato is a refreshing and elegant wine that showcases the best of Sicilian winemaking.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Calabretta Rosato is a delightful pink wine with a soft, delicate nose full of aromas of red berries, floral notes, and a hint of citrus.On the palate, it is light and crisp, with a pleasant acidity and a pleasantly dry finish. Flavors of ripe strawberries, raspberries, and rose petal linger on the tongue. Enjoy this delightful rosato on its own or with light appetizers such as bruschetta or pasta salad.

EXPERT RATING

3.3

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2036

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Medium

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Nerello Mascalese

ORIGINS

Winery: Calabretta

Region: Sicily

Sicily is an Italian island located in the Mediterranean Sea, just off the "toe" of the Italian peninsula. It is the largest island in the Mediterranean and is home to a rich and diverse terroir and wine culture. Sicily has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the 8th century BC. The island has been home to many different cultures over the centuries, including the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and Normans, all of whom have left their mark on the island's wine culture. Today, Sicily is one of Italy's most important wine regions, producing a wide range of styles from both indigenous and international grape varieties.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.8

0 Reviews