Monteraponi Toscana Rosato 2024

Monteraponi Rosato 2024, Sangiovese in rosé

In this Tuscan rosé, the Sangiovese keeps its energy and takes on a fresh expression, carried by notes of small red berries. I recommend it if you're looking for a rosé that is more than just light: its substance and lovely persistence invite you to take your time savoring it.

A rosato from Tuscany, between tradition and freshness

The Monteraponi Toscana Rosato 2024 is made in Tuscany and labeled Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT. It comes from Sangiovese grown on the estate's youngest vines, carefully tended. Monteraponi is an estate marked by an old tower and cellars rich in history; tradition remains at the heart of the work there, without preventing a pursuit of freshness in the glass. The harvest is entirely manual, a choice that reflects the care given to the grapes from the moment they are picked.

The winemaking follows methods described as ancestral and respectful of the fruit. Spontaneous fermentation takes place in used barrels, with regular batonnage, and then the wine briefly spends time in cement tanks. This barrel fermentation gives the rosé a distinctive framework without erasing the fresh, aromatic profile that is sought. I find the combination interesting: an élevage that brings structure, paired with a grape whose acidity keeps its liveliness. The Sangiovese also contributes to a structure that carries through on the palate; the estate attributes to it an aging potential unusual for a rosé, although its fresh character already lends itself very well to drinking young.

Its deep, vibrant pink color announces a wine more intense in hue than a very pale rosé. The nose opens onto delicate, juicy aromas of strawberry and raspberry. On the palate, the Sangiovese's lively acidity brings freshness and elegance, while the structure gives length to the tasting. The fruit remains in the foreground, but the wine does not seem simply light or faded: it has enough presence to accompany a meal. It is this combination of red fruit, vivacity and persistence that seems to me to define its style best.

At the table, from lunch to the last ray of sunshine

I would serve it with pasta, risotto or pizza, but also with salads, rice dishes and seafood. Its freshness can balance smoked dishes, while its strawberry and raspberry notes pair happily with simple summer cooking. It can also open the aperitif, especially when the table extends onto the terrace. For an impromptu picnic, a meal with friends or a toast at sunset, this rosato adds a touch of Tuscany without ceremony. Serve it at a moment when you can follow its evolution in the glass: behind its immediate fruit, its length deserves some attention.