Silvio Messana - Rosé 2020 Sardinia

Silvio Messana - Rosé 2020 SardiniaThis is the first vintage for Silvio Messana's new small project of wines bottled under his own name, rather than the Montesecondo estate that he has become so well known for. Expect a little more depth from this wine than a typical Ros. The Sangiovese helps to produce an end result that is more juicy and round, than light and playful. I would say it drinks more like a really light red, rather than a summer Ros. An easy going wine that still needs to

René and Christian

there are ample tannins

but will age so well

and Bandol

vanilla and cinnamon on the nose

The palate is medium showing more tropical fruit and not as grassy or acidic as offerings such as Oyster Bay

fermentation in barrel

75% de-stemmed and given a 7 day pre-fermentation cold maceration

The 2020 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru is clean and precise on the nose

white vineyard peach and a subtle green etherealness are perfectly balanced and elegant

and strawberry aromas

Cueva de las Manos translates to "Cave of Hands"