What kind of wine is Salento Rosato Riserva IGT 'Cerasa' 2024 - Michele Calò?

Salento Rosato Riserva IGT 'Cerasa' 2024 - Michele Calò is a rosé that perfectly embodies the soul of Salento. Fresh, elegant, and intense, it sits in that intermediate style between white and red that makes Salento rosés so pleasant and versatile. Its name, "Cerasa", evokes the vibrant color of a cherry and anticipates the personality of a wine designed to captivate from the first sip.

Vintage Details

The 2024 vintage in Salento was characterized by a balanced climate: a mild winter, a dry spring, and a breezy summer favored regular grape ripening. Yields, slightly below average, guaranteed superior aromatic and gustatory concentration, giving 'Cerasa' a deeper and more harmonious profile.

Winemaking and Aging

Salento Rosato Riserva IGT 'Cerasa' 2024 - Michele Calò is born from careful and respectful processing of the raw material. The grapes, selected at full ripeness, are vinified using the "saignée" technique, which involves extracting part of the must after brief contact with the skins, to obtain color and aroma without excessive tannins. Part of the wine ages for about 5-6 months in small oak barrels, gaining complexity and softness, while the remaining part matures in steel to preserve its freshness and fragrance. The result is a perfect balance between structure and lightness.

Tasting Notes

Color

To the eye, 'Cerasa' presents a brilliant cherry pink, with coppery reflections that highlight its vivacity and intensity. A color that immediately evokes the Salento summer.

Nose

The bouquet is broad and refined: aromas of fresh red fruits such as cherry and wild strawberry emerge, followed by delicate floral notes and a slight hint of sweet spices due to the oak aging.

Palate

On the palate, it is soft and enveloping, with a pleasant acidity that enhances its freshness. The finish is long and clean, with fruity returns that invite another taste. A rosé with character, capable of satisfying those seeking elegance and drinkability in a single glass.

What dishes to pair with Salento Rosato Riserva IGT 'Cerasa' 2024 - Michele Calò

Salento Rosato Riserva IGT 'Cerasa' 2024 - Michele Calò is an extremely versatile wine for food pairing. It pairs splendidly with:

• seafood appetizers and crostini with smoked salmon
• Mediterranean first courses such as orecchiette with cherry tomatoes and basil
• grilled fish and light white meats
• fresh cheeses and delicate cured meats

Also ideal as an aperitif, it freshly accompanies convivial moments and simple but quality cuisine.

Storage and Aging: how to store Salento Rosato Riserva IGT 'Cerasa' 2024 - Michele Calò

To maintain the freshness and fragrance of Salento Rosato Riserva IGT 'Cerasa' 2024 - Michele Calò, it is advisable to store it in a cool, dry place away from light, at a constant temperature of around 12-14°C. This rosé is designed to be enjoyed young: its best potential is expressed within 1-2 years of harvest. Drinking 'Cerasa' during its period of maximum vitality allows one to appreciate its vivacity, its fruity notes, and that touch of elegance that tells the story of the Calò family's craftsmanship and their love for Salento rosé wine.