Ronchi di Cialla RoseDiCialla

Rosato is an absolutely exploding category in Italy as elsewhere, but their advantage is the sheer profusion of possible grapes. This version is made from refosco, a grape native to NE Italy barely seen here even in its more typical red expression. The color is a beguiling salmon pink. The nose is lightly scented and delicate, showing pretty berry fruit, orange peel, and a peppery, graphite lilt. Terrifically composed on the palate and bone dry with a bitter pith-y and …