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Rosé Wines
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo
Italy's most serious rosé: cherry-coloured, textural and made from Montepulciano with real depth.
In detail
- Origin
- Abruzzo, Italy.
- Major regions
- Abruzzo
- Grapes
- Montepulciano
- Flavour profile
- Morello cherry, pomegranate, almond skin and dried herb.
- Body
- Medium
- Acidity
- Medium-high
- Sweetness
- Dry
Recommended Glass
Rosé Glass
A short bowl with a slight outward flare at the lip, sometimes described as a tapered tulip.
About this glass →Serving Temperature
10–12°C (50–54°F)
A little cooler than room temperature for reds; properly cold but not frozen for whites and sparkling.
Food Pairings
- Tomato bruschetta
- Grilled sardines
- Pasta all'amatriciana
- Pizza
- Cured meats
Notable examples & brands
- Valentini Cerasuolo
- Emidio Pepe Cerasuolo