Sangiovese Rosato (Toscana)
Sangiovese Rosato is the classic Rosé from Toscana in Italy.
It is mainly produced with Sangiovese grapes.
Sangiovese Rosato Flavors
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Wild Cherry |
 Watermelon |
 Cranberry |
 Rose Petals |
 Herbs |
 Minerals |
Sangiovese Rosato is fruity and flowery. Summer fruit, rose water, juicy watermelon mixed with herby notes.
Sangiovese Rosato Profile
Sangiovese Rosato is fresh and fruity:
| SUGAR: | Dry (3 g/l) |
| BODY: | Medium |
| FRUIT: | Medium Plus |
| ACIDITY: | Medium Plus |
| ALCOHOL: | 12% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 8-10°C (46-50°F) |
Sangiovese Rosato Food Pairing
Sangiovese Rosato has a well-balanced acidity, making it very versatile for food pairing.
It loves Tapas, Grilled Vegetables, Charcuterie, Seafood, BBQ and all types of Spicy Food.
 Grilled Vegetables |
 Antipasti |
 Charcuterie |
 Pizza |
 Seafood |
 Fish |
 Pasta |
 Spicy |
 Tex-Mex |
 Spicy Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Pork |
Excellent Pairings
Olive Oil. Salads. Salad Nicoise.Anchovy. Garlic. Safran. Herbs.
Grilled and Steamed Veggies.
Aperitif. Appetizer. Finger Food.
Tapenade. Bruschetta.
Lobster. Tuna. Smoked Salmon.
Raw Fish. Gravlax. Sushi. Sashimi.
Pizza. Pasta. Risotto. Cous Cous.
Cold Cuts. Charcuterie. Sausages. Lamb.
Grilled Fish. Seafood. Paella.
Fish Soup. Fishcakes. Crab Cakes.
Tacos. Fajitas. Wrap. Quiche.
BBQ. Grilled Pork. Chicken. Hamburger.
Best Match Cuisine:
Mediterranean.
Spicy Asian. Thai.
Mexican. Tex Mex.
Moroccan. Indian Curry.
Cheeses
Goat. Sheep. Fresh. Camembert. Brie.
Italian Specialities
Antipasti (Finger Food).
Insalata Caprese (Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil).
Tagliere Salumi e Formaggi (Salami and Cheese Plate).
Cozze Gratinate (Gratinated Stuffed Mussels).
Pasta ai Frutti di Mare (Seafood Pasta).
Penne all'Arrabbiata (Pasta in Spicy Sauce).
Fritto Misto di Mare (Mixed Fried Seafood).
Spiedini e Arrosticini (Meat Skewer).
Porchetta (Roasted Pork Belly with Rosemary).
About Sangiovese Rosato
Sangiovese Rosato is deliciuos served chilled.
The pink color comes from a brief contact with the skins.
The following DOCs produce Sangiovese Rosato in Toscana:
- Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC
- Candia dei Colli Apuani DOC
- Capalbio DOC
- Colli dell’Etruria Centrale DOC
- Elba DOC
- Monteregio di Massa Marittima DOC
- Orcia DOC
- Parrina DOC
- San Gimignano DOC
- San Torpè DOC
- Sovana DOC
- Val d’Arbia DOC
- Valdichiana Toscana DOC
Other Italian Regions
- Grottino di Roccanova DOC (Basilicata)
- Cilento DOC (Campania)
- Sannio DOC (Campania)
- Aprilia DOC (Lazio)
- Tuscia DOC (Lazio)
- Colli Pesaresi DOC (Marche)
- Orta Nova DOC (Puglia)
- Arborea DOC (Sardegna)
- Amelia DOC (Umbria)
- Assisi DOC (Umbria)
- Colli Altotiberini DOC (Umbria)
- Colli Perugini DOC (Umbria)
- Torgiano DOC (Umbria)
Wine Region Toscana
Toscana is famous for the majestetic city of Firenze
Ponte Vecchio in Firenze
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
65% Sangiovese |
6% Trebbiano |
Rosé Wines |
Sweet Wines |
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Denominations
Toscana has 11 DOCGs and 41 DOCs. Below is a list of the DOCGs.
Sangiovese:
Chianti DOCG (70% Sangiovese)
Chianti Classico DOCG (80% Sangiovese)
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (100% Sangiovese)
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG (70% Sangiovese)
Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG (90% Sangiovese)
Morellino di Scansano DOCG (85% Sangiovese)
Super Tuscan:
Carmignano DOCG (Sangiovese, Cab Sauvignon/Franc, Merlot)
Suvereto Rosso DOCG (Cab Sauvignon, Merlot)
Val di Cornia Rosso DOCG (Sangiovese, Cab Sauvignon, Merlot)
White:
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG (85% Vernatcha)
Passito:
Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG (100% Aleatico)
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