Rosato 'Nasciolo' Annesanti 2022

"Annesanti's 'Nasciolo' announces itself with a calling card in which it is freshness that announces itself with vigour. Barbera vinified in pink is one of the many positive gimmicks of Francesco Annesanti, a young Umbrian winegrower who succeeds with this label in making us a little happier after tiring days. The processing only in steel enhances a sometimes disarming drinkability, so much so that the bottle finishes almost without realising it, thanks also to the pleasant savoury trail that accompanies the sip.

'Nasciolo' is a wine made from a grape variety that, although not among the most representative of Umbrian viticulture, is cultivated in several parts of the region, the Barbera. Annesanti grows this variety in the Valnerina area using the 'archetto' and guyot system, in plots facing south-east, characterised by a loamy, clayey subsoil. The must ferments spontaneously, thanks to the presence of indigenous yeasts, in stainless steel tanks where the temperature is kept constant. Final ageing lasts a few months, and always takes place in stainless steel tanks. At the end of this short period, the wine is ready to be bottled and marketed.

The rosé 'Nasciolo' reveals itself with a very light, soft and transparent pink colour. Refreshing is the ensemble of aromas on the nose, recounting notes where small red fruit fits into a more floral context. On the palate, it is light-bodied, slender and pleasant, with a sip characterised by a savoury vein and a fruity flavour. A label in which the excellent quality-price ratio is evident, and which sits well on the table, where it goes well with various recipes and preparations: try it with pizza and you will not regret it.