Italo Rose sampler pack

Six rosé wines, six regions, one country: The Italo Rosé tasting pack shows how differently Italy approaches rosé. From the alpine South Tyrol to the heat of Salento, from Lake Garda to the volcanic slopes of Basilicata – the bottles in this pack speak different dialects, but all have the same thing in mind: freshness, fruitiness, and a clear picture of their origin.

The tasting begins with the Rosa dei Frati DOC from Cà dei Frati – a rosé wine that perfectly captures the essence of its Lake Garda terroir. This blend of Groppello, Marzemino, Sangiovese, and Barbera grapes matures in stainless steel tanks, preserving its vibrant acidity. The nose offers aromas of wild strawberry and Mediterranean herbs, while the palate is crisp and appetizing – a wine that leaves you wanting more from the very first sip.

Quite different is the Cereja Langhe Rosato from Tenuta Carretta in Piedmont. Nebbiolo and Barbera grapes macerate on the skins for several hours – the result is a rosé in onion-skin color, intensely vegetal, with floral notes of fresh blossoms and a delicate spiciness. Full-bodied, mineral, and pleasantly fresh. James Suckling awarded 90 points for the 2022 vintage – deservedly so.

Anyone seeking a taste of southern Italy in a glass will find it in the Calafuria Rosé from Tormaresca in Salento. Negroamaro is one of Apulia's most distinctive grape varieties, and this wine conveys that without being overpowering: white peach, roses, a hint of citrus blossom on the nose, fresh and lively on the palate, with a delicate spicy finish.

In addition, there are three further stations: the Pipoli Rosato from Vigneti del Vulture in Basilicata, vinified from Aglianico with candied cherry and plum notes (Gold Medal Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2021), the Regaleali Rosé from Tasca d'Almerita in Sicily with Nerello Mascalese, raspberry and blackcurrant (Falstaff Rosé-Trophy 91 points), and the Lagrein Rosato from Castelfeder in South Tyrol – fresh raspberry, pomegranate and wild strawberry, grown from volcanic porphyry soil.

This goes well with: Vitello tonnato, grilled seafood with lemon, zucchini blossoms in tempura, light sheep's cheese with herbs, antipasti platters or a summery pasta with tomatoes and fresh basil.

Six bottles that together offer a cross-section of Italy's Rosato culture – from fresh and alpine to ripe and southern. This package is ideal for anyone wanting to discover Italy beyond Pinot Grigio and Chianti, as a gift for wine enthusiasts, or as a supply for your next barbecue. The price advantage compared to buying the bottles individually makes tasting them even easier.