Blush Your Summer: BE Rosé Guide, Part 2
ROUND II:
We are back with three more Rosé wines for you to add to your summer repertoire…
Tifeo, Etna 2015 Rosato, Gambino
I was recently visiting my family in Cape Cod. My parents took a spring holiday to Sicily and sent back a case of wine from the Gambino producers. I am from a family of real “winos” so we are often uncorking wines mid-afternoon into the evening during the summer. The Tifeo Etna Rosato has a really lovely and unique flavor profile.
Description:
Grape, Sangiovese $18.00
- Appearance: Fresh delicate colors with a hint of copper
- Nose: Summer red fruits of strawberry and watermelon along with the volcanic undertones
- Palate: Fresh and earthy; dry and crisp with a well balanced acidic finish
- Food pairing: Great for light bites or a summer picnic. We actually drank it beside everything from fish tacos, a variety of summer salads and charcuterie spreads. And simply alone..
Escudo Real, Vinho Verde
I have been a fan of Astor Wines & Spirits for years. When I was the Director of Business Development and Sales at Serena Bass Inc., we used to order all of our wines and spirits for our private events from Astor. I love browsing in the store and I always end up “wine chatting” with one of the very approachable and knowledgable staff members.
In the beginning of the summer, I was placing an order and struck up a conversation with a staff member about my Bourne Explorer- Rosé blog idea. She recommended that I try this bottle… Along with her enthusiasm, It is a very reasonably priced bottle and I love learning and sampling wines from Portugal.
Description:
Grape, Touriga Nacional & Espadeiro Under $10.00
- Appearance: Summer bright pink
- Nose: Elegant while showcasing a fruity and juicy punch
- Palate: An explosion of tart strawberry sherbet, raspberry, and watermelon sorbet sprinkled with sea salt. A spritz of effervescence, followed by a long finish, pronouncing a well-balanced acidity
- Food pairing: Because of its big rounded burst of flavor, it marries well with smoky, salty ingredients; prosciutto, bluefish dips and smoked mackerel, aged cheddar and Manchego cheeses and bright lemony desserts
Domaine Vico 2016
I often root for the “non typical, the road less traveled or easier said, the underdog”… Producing wine, let alone celebrated wine, on a small island off of mainland France located in the Mediterranean Sea– with the unpredictable weather patterns deserves a shout out. Domaine Vico is the only vineyard/winery located in the interior of the island of Corsica. These wines are elegant and age well.
Description:
Grape, Nieullucciu and Sciaccarellu $17.99
- Appearance: Pale blush and hints of copper
- Nose: bright aromas of red fruit
- Palate: Refreshing red fruits are laced with a touch of orange peel and spice. It holds a nice balance of being both rich and crisp. Juicy palate, with a hint of salinity
- Food pairing: Perfect with seafood, roasted brick chicken, rustic pastas and cheese & mixed Italian olives.
Hope you are having a lovely Summer filled with eating, drinking and entertaining. We will be back for our final Rosé recommendations in late August 😉
XxBe
Satisfy your senses,
Amanda (follow me on Twitter!)
