2025 Zappacosta Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo SudEst

A serious rosato from Zappacosta's estate, crafted from 100% Montepulciano sourced from the family's two prized, high-altitude vineyards. The wine hails from the original lands cultivated by the Zappacosta family in Bucchianico, located in a south-eastern direction. This rosato demonstrates notable depth, structure, and staying power, representing a significant step above typical rosé wines and offering body and flexibility for year-round enjoyment at the table.

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Specs

Type: Rosé

Grapes: Montepulciano

Winemaker: Adamo Zappacosta

Vintage: 2024

Geography

Country: Italy

Region: Abruzzo

Sub-region: Chieti, Bucchianico

Vineyard: Bucchianico

Farming

Certified organic. Estate vineyards benefit from a lively interchange of Adriatic and mountain breezes that keep the vineyards well-ventilated. Conscientiously farmed.

Fermentation

Maceration with skins for 24-36 hours at low temperature, followed by pressing; fermentation for approximately 12 days at controlled temperature in steel tanks

Aging

Stainless steel tanks