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

Nella parte occidentale della riviera ligure, sino al confine di Stato, è prodotto, quasi esclusivamente con le uve dell’omonimo vitigno. Il vino “Rossese di Dolceacqua” o “Dolceacqua” superiore non può essere immesso al consumo prima del 1° novembre dell’anno successivo a quello della vendemmia.

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