Rosé

Futurosa

By Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy

Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta Futurosa

Futurosa is a rosé from equal parts Barbera and Merlot, pressed after very short skin contact and fermented in stainless steel.

Tasting notes

Rosé colour. Fine, intense nose of wild strawberries and red berries. Medium-bodied, fresh, elegant and persistent.

Pairs well with

Pasta, pizza, grilled meat and fish, seafood, shellfish, salads and medium-seasoned cheeses; also an aperitif

Technical details

Style
Rosé
Denomination
Piemonte DOC Rosato
Grape
Barbera 50%, Merlot 50%
Production area
Estate parcels on the hills around Rocchetta Tanaro, Monferrato
Soil
Prehistoric sea beds rich in sand, clay and minerals
Harvest
End of September; green harvest in July or August depending on season
Vineyard planting
1 ha; average yield 1.7 kg per vine (10,000 kg/ha)
Vinification
Barbera and Merlot vinified separately with very short skin contact (24-36 hours maximum); fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel; stabilised after blending and rested 4 months in bottle before release
Serving temperature
10-12 °C
Storage
Keep bottles at a constant temperature, ideally 15 °C, lying down. Ready on release, keeps its best for 2-3 years

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