Rose' wine • 90% Negroamaro, 10% Malvasia Nera di Lecce
Tasting Notes
Pairs With
ColorBright cherry-red color.
NoseThe nose enchants with juicy scents of cherry and strawberry. black-cherrystrawberry
FlavorIn the mouth it is fresh and smooth with a long fruity finish.
Puglia At a Glance
Region NamePuglia
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.
Score: 90Vintage 2022James SucklingLight 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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2022James SucklingLight 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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2022Wine SpectatorA 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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2021Wine EnthusiastA 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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2021James SucklingA 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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2021Vinous MediaExotic 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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2021Wine SpectatorThis 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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2020Vinous MediaThe 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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2020Wine SpectatorThis 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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2020Wine SpectatorThis 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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 91Vintage 2019Wine EnthusiastThis 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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2019Wine SpectatorA 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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2018Wine EnthusiastPeachy 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 PEARTREEShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2018Wine EnthusiastPeachy 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 TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 87Vintage 2018Wine SpectatorCreamy 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. –ANShelf TalkerFull Page Review
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