Rossese di Dolceacqua
Rossese di Dolceacqua
Rossese di Dolceacqua boasts a bright ruby red colour that transitions to garnet with aging. On the nose, it unveils notes of redcurrant jam and candied black cherry. On the palate, it is warm and velvety, with a certain freshness and delicate tannins. During a visit to the Doria Castle, Napoleon Bonaparte was offered the local Rossese wine, which he enjoyed so much that he ordered a shipment of barrels to the Imperial Court in Paris.
Insights
Rossese di Dolceacqua pairs well with dishes such as rabbit with herbs, goat stew with beans, juniper-flavoured thrush, and braised kid. It is excellent with platters of cured meats and medium-aged cheeses, as well as with dry and stuffed pasta dishes. When aged, it also complements braised meats, hare in salmì, and snails.
Features
In the western part of the Ligurian Riviera, near the border, Rossese di Dolceacqua is produced almost exclusively from grapes of the namesake variety. As mentioned, the wine cannot be released for consumption before November 1st of the year following the harvest.
How it's made
In the western part of the Ligurian Riviera, near the border, Rossese di Dolceacqua is produced almost exclusively from grapes of the namesake variety. As mentioned, the wine cannot be released for consumption before November 1st of the year following the harvest.
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