Montenidoli Rosé 2023 750ml

Winemaker Description. Elisabetta Fagiuoli and husband Sergio founded their 50-hectare winery in 1965, on a hillside across the valley from the picturesque Tuscan town of San Gimignano. The vineyards are situated on some of the oldest rock in Italy and it is claimed that vines were first planted here by the Etruscans in the 7th century BC. All is organic at the estate, yields are low and quality control ruthless. This soft and savoury rosato is made from 100% hand-harvested Canaiuolo grapes that undergo a lengthy fermentation before bottling. The resulting wine makes for a great aperitivo.

A light salmon-pink in the glass. Aromas of strawberries, watermelon and ripe cherry. On the palate, crisp and refreshing with an elegant minerality leading to a lively finish. Try with grilled salmon, faro (pearl barley) and borlotti bean soup or cacciucco - Tuscan seafood stew. 

Rand Sieger | 67 Wine Buyer: The Tuscan grape Canaiuolo, which is often blended with Sangiovese to add herbal notes to Chianti, makes a lovely single varietal rosé here. This has been one of my favorite rosés over the past few vintages. It comes from winery owner Elisabetta Fagiuoli’s organic estate near San Gimignano. Raspberries and violets are punctuated with orange blossom and citrus. Full and dry on the palate with a lively, salty finish.