Piano Piano King Valley Sangiovese Rosé 2023 – savoury European-style rosé with aromas of cherries, touch of spice and confectionary notes. This cool climate King Valley rosé showcases textured dry finish, drinking well, crafted from east-facing vineyard Sangiovese.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Pale salmon pink with brilliant clarity.
Aroma
Savoury with aromas of cherries, a touch of spice and some confectionary notes, creating an elegant and inviting bouquet characteristic of European-style Sangiovese rosé.
Palate
These flavours flow through to the palate with cherry and spice characters, finishing with a textured dry finish. The wine showcases excellent balance and savoury complexity, drinking well.
Pairs With
This savoury King Valley rosé pairs beautifully with antipasti, charcuterie, Italian cuisine, grilled prawns, Mediterranean salads, pizza, pasta with tomato-based sauces, soft cheeses, or enjoyed as an elegant aperitif.
The Piano Piano Sangiovese Rosé 2023 is made from Sangiovese grown on a cool east-facing block in the King Valley. The Sangiovese was picked at the ideal ripeness to make a savoury European-style rosé. This wine showcases aromas of cherries, a touch of spice and some confectionary notes that flow through to the palate, finishing with a textured dry finish. The combination of cool climate fruit, careful winemaking with 75% stainless steel and 25% older French oak fermentation, and early bottling creates a fresh, savoury rosé drinking well now to 2025.
