Leone de Castris

Five Roses Salento IGT

Five Roses Salento IGT
Italy

Rose' wine90% Negroamaro, 10% Malvasia Nera di Lecce
  • Tasting Notes
  • Pairs With
    Fish
    Lobster
  • ColorBright cherry-red color.
  • NoseThe nose enchants with juicy scents of cherry and strawberry.
    Black Cherryblack-cherry
    Strawberrystrawberry
  • FlavorIn the mouth it is fresh and smooth with a long fruity finish.

Puglia At a Glance

Region Name Puglia

Most Puglia wine is red, full-bodied, and will pair well with a wide variety of foods. Producers in Puglia have focused on making great red wines, and local grapes like Negroamaro, Primitivo, and Bombino Nero make for delicious drinking. Some of the best values in Italian wine come from this sunny, dry region.

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Press

Vintage Publication Score Review Date POS Generator
2023 James Suckling 89 Aug 2024 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2023 Wine Spectator 88 Oct 2024 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2022 Wine Enthusiast 90 May 2024 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2022 James Suckling 90 Sep 2023 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2022 James Suckling 90 Jun 2023 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2022 Wine Spectator 88 Nov 2023 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2021 Wine Enthusiast 90 Dec 2022 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2021 James Suckling 90 Sep 2022 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2021 Vinous Media 89 May 2023 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2021 Wine Spectator 89 Dec 2022 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2020 Vinous Media 90 Jun 2021 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2020 Wine Spectator 88 Dec 2022 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2020 Wine Spectator 88 Dec 2021 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2019 Wine Enthusiast 91 Oct 2020 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2019 Wine Spectator 89 Oct 2021 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2018 Wine Enthusiast 89 Jul 2019 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2018 Wine Enthusiast 89 Jul 2019 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
2018 Wine Spectator 87 Nov 2019 Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 89 Vintage 2023 James Suckling A pale rosé with pretty notes of strawberries, peaches and rose hips. It’s delicate and crisp with medium body and a dry, refreshing finish. Drink now. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 88 Vintage 2023 Wine Spectator A lively rosé, with tangy, pink grapefruit peel acidity layered with a plush texture and flavors of white cherry, strawberry puree, blood orange granita and dried flowers and herbs. Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera. Drink now. –AN Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 90 Vintage 2022 Wine Enthusiast The nose is floral, yet simultaneously metallic and tangy with powerful undertones of soil, salt and crushed rocks. The palate introduces a sour fruit element, but that salty sanguinity persists. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 90 Vintage 2022 James Suckling Light pink in the glass, and there’s plenty of red peach, rose hip and blood orange character to enjoy here, lasting long enough to invite a second glass of this famous Italian rosé. Enjoy now. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 90 Vintage 2022 James Suckling Light pink in the glass, and there’s plenty of red peach, rose hip and blood orange character to enjoy here, lasting long enough to invite a second glass of this famous Italian rosé. Enjoy now. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 88 Vintage 2022 Wine Spectator A tangy rosé, with hints of crushed rosemary and Mediterranean scrub serving as a fragrant overtone for poached peach and raspberry fruit, jasmine and blood orange peel notes. Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera. Drink now. 13,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 90 Vintage 2021 Wine Enthusiast A classic for a reason, the rosato from Leone de Castris continues to be a sophisticated expression, with rosebuds, strawberries, rhubarb and pink grapefruit on the nose. The palate has deep fruit but remains satisfyingly savory, ranging from tomato leaf and melon to sour cherries, with a kick of acid. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 90 Vintage 2021 James Suckling A pretty rosato with a discreet nose showing some fresh strawberries, grapefruit and nectarines. Elegant, bright and bone-dry palate delivers a mouth-cleansing acidity and a pithy finish. Drink now. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 89 Vintage 2021 Vinous Media Exotic floral, wild strawberry and tangerine aromas introduce the 2021 Five Roses. It's juicy and sleek in style. Saline minerals underscore ripe red berry fruit, all guided by zesty acidity. Finishing with tension, sour cherry and spice nuances gradually disappear. The Five Roses is a blend of 90% Negroamaro and 10% Malvasia Nera di Lecce. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 89 Vintage 2021 Wine Spectator This rosé is plumply juicy and refreshing, showing flavors of watermelon, strawberry, a zesty hint of grated ginger and delicate stone and herb accents. Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera. Drink now. 13,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 90 Vintage 2020 Vinous Media The 2020 Five Roses is airy and sweetly scented, presenting an understated display of white smoke giving way to nuances of ripe peach and spice. It’s soft and enveloping, with an attractive inner sweetness and a melon fruit profile, as brisk acids and a hint of ginger balance nicely. This tapers off clean with notes of chamomile, honeyed herbal tea and the slightest tug of tannin. As pretty as this is today, I can’t help but feel that six months to a year of cellaring will unlock further depths. The Five Roses is a blend of 90% Negroamaro and 10% Malvasia Nera di Lecce. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 88 Vintage 2020 Wine Spectator This bright and tangy rosé is loaded with flavors of wild strawberry, candied pink grapefruit peel and baked peach. Creamy, with a zesty finish. Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera. Drink now. 5,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 88 Vintage 2020 Wine Spectator This bright and tangy rosé is loaded with flavors of wild strawberry, candied pink grapefruit peel and baked peach. Creamy, with a zesty finish. Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera. Drink now. 3,000 cases made, 5,000 cases imported. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 91 Vintage 2019 Wine Enthusiast This iconic bottling from a historic estate offers a zesty, fresh nose of pink grapefruit, crushed black pepper and melon. The palate is cohesive and lifted in tones of strawberry, melon and citrus, with a gentle floral kick on the midpalate and a gentle cherry skin note on the lingering close. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 89 Vintage 2019 Wine Spectator A bright and zesty rosé, with an aromatic overtone of verbena and fresh basil layered with crunchy white peach, tangerine and stone notes. Sleek and refreshing. Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera. Drink now. 13,300 cases made, 1,200 cases imported. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 89 Vintage 2018 Wine Enthusiast Peachy pink in color, this iconic Apulian rosato starts off with a delicate nose of apricot, grapefruit and watermelon. The palate boasts rounded flavors of juicy red berry and flowers, framed by a gentle slick of tannins. ALEXANDER PEARTREE Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 89 Vintage 2018 Wine Enthusiast Peachy pink in color, this iconic Apulian rosato starts off with a delicate nose of apricot, grapefruit and watermelon. The palate boasts rounded flavors of juicy red berry and flowers, framed by a gentle slick of tannins. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
  • Score: 87 Vintage 2018 Wine Spectator Creamy and well-knit, with fresh acidity and flavors of baked plum, melon, light herb and spice. Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera. Drink now. 160,000 cases made, 1,200 cases imported. –AN Shelf Talker Full Page Review

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