French Grapes, Tuscan Soil, Italian Rosato

If you're looking for a special rosé wine, you may be looking in Provence, or California. But don't skip over Italy. There are some good pinks coming out of the country with the boot.

From the heart of Tuscany comes Campo di Sasso's Rissoa 2025. The Toscano Rosato I.G.T. wine is a blend of Cabernet Franc and Syrah, fermented in stainless steel, aged 30 days on the lees, and two months in the bottle. Alcohol sits at 13% abv and it sells for about $32.

This wine is a rich salmon color, with a nice clarity. The nose features cherries, strawberries, a hint of lemon and stone fruit, and a light minerality. Flavors of fruit dominate the palate. Cherry, pear, apricot, lemon, and tangerine all play together. There is a subtle salinity running through the sip. The medium finish is fruity and the acidity is fresh but not racy. I had it with shrimp scampi, and it worked out just fine. 

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