Very early in the morning, around mid-September, the grapes for this rosé are harvested by hand. The early harvest is crucial to preserve the freshness of this wine and also to prevent the grapes from being crushed during transport to the Costaripa press. As the winemaker says, "when the grapes are dormant is the best time to harvest." Once all four grape varieties have been harvested, they are combined, and the skins ferment for just 20 minutes. This is when Costaripa acquires its beautiful light pink color, similar to Provence.
The color is fantastic and immediately makes us want to smell this rosé. The aroma offers lovely hints of red fruit like strawberry and raspberry, not to mention cherries and pomegranate. The taste is truly sensational, full and harmonious. Lots of red fruit notes, a lovely structure, and a hint of almond bitterness. A perfect, long finish.
