2022 Ampeleia 'Rosato de Ampeleia' Costa Toscana IGT Tuscany, Italy Gerard Boulay near the tiny town of

near the tiny town of Annapolis

this wine is very dark in color and heavy in the nose

rested before sipping as once the alcohol dissipates the sweetness of banana and stewed apples prevails on the nose

All fruit is hand-harvested

everything is by gravity

2022 Ampeleia 'Rosato de Ampeleia' Costa Toscana IGT Tuscany, Italy Gerard Boulay near the tiny town of80% Carignano, 20% Alicante Nero (aka Grenache). This is the 1st Rosato from Ampeleia! The Carignano was direct pressed and then whole clusters of the Alicante Nero were added to the tank, macerating there for 12 days and coloring the wine. All concrete. Low alcohol, salty, with a hint of welcome tannin. Certified biodynamic. 5,000 bottles made.