{"product_id":"ca-dei-frati-rose-2025","title":"Rosa dei Frati – Rosé 2025","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRosa dei Frati Rosé 2025 by Cà dei Frati. Chiaretto from four grape varieties, vinified for freshness.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosa dei Frati 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Italian rosé wine from Cà dei Frati, located on the southern shore of Lake Garda, made from Groppello, Marzemino, Sangiovese, and Barbera. It is not a sweet summer rosé, not a marketing product, not a bland aperitif from the discount shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosa dei Frati 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dry Chiaretto from the Riviera del Garda Classico, made from the Lombard grape varieties Groppello, Marzemino, Sangiovese, and Barbera. In the glass, the cuvée shimmers in a delicate salmon pink with copper reflections and a slight brilliance. On the nose, bright fruit and floral notes open up: hawthorn blossom, green apple, a hint of wild strawberry. On the palate, the bottle combines a tension-filled acidity with fine minerality. A hint of salt recalls the calcareous morainic soils of the region. It is the rosé interpretation of a winery that has known the profile of its home region for generations. Instead of a trendy product, this is a wine with a clear signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHawthorn, green apple, and wild cherry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromatics of this cuvée play with the lighter end of the fruit. White blossoms are upfront—hawthorn, acacia, a hint of linden blossom, complemented by a delicate floral depth. This is followed by a bright, fresh-fruity note: green apple, young pear, a hint of wild forest strawberry, and a touch of red currant. In the background lies a subtly herbaceous spice, reminiscent of fresh rosemary tips or finely ground white pepper. This piquant note is what distinguishes the wine from the vast majority of sweetish rosé labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the wine is precise and lean. The acidity is clearly present without tipping into sharp harshness. A fine salinity adds tension to the mid-palate. The finish is dry and surprisingly long for a rosé in this price range. Overall, it's an elegant rosé type—straightforward, mineral, and without a sweet veil. Many competitors in the Provence style completely lack this tautness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEven those expecting a semi-dry summer rosé will find the bottle too lean and too dry. Similarly, this wine is not the right label for pure enthusiasts of powerful Bandol or Tavel styles. The cuvée deliberately remains light and cool, in the style of a Chiaretto del Garda rather than a Provençal heavyweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Aperitif to Fish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eServe the rosé at 8 to 10 °C in a slender white wine glass. A champagne flute is no more appropriate here than a bulbous Burgundy glass. The aromatics require a concentrated, rather slender shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs an aperitif, the cuvée is a classic summer starter that tells a story even without appetizers. At the table, it pairs well with light, Mediterranean dishes. Caprese with ripe tomatoes and burrata fits just as well as vitello tonnato in its fresh summer version. Grilled prawns with parsley-garlic oil, a risotto al limone, or a light pasta with pine nuts, arugula, and roasted tomatoes find their perfect partner here. The wine also showcases its strengths with light poultry with tarragon and lemon. Likewise, with a quiche with leeks and goat cheese or grilled salmon with avocado salsa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e This cuvée is surprisingly long-lasting for a rosé, as the yeast aging gives it substance. A second season smooths out the youthful acidity and makes the cuvée appear deeper and rounder, with subtle secondary aromas. Once opened, the bottle, sealed and refrigerated, easily keeps for two to three days. On the second evening, it often shows even more depth and spice. For a cross-tasting, we recommend the previous vintage \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ca-dei-frati-rose-2024\"\u003eRosa dei Frati Rosé 2024\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ca-dei-frati-rosa-dei-frati-2022-magnum\"\u003eMagnum variant of the 2022 vintage\u003c\/a\u003e for a vertical tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFour grape varieties from the southern shore of Lake Garda\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!--nl--\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Rosa dei Frati is one of Italy's oldest continuously produced rosé lines. It is deeply rooted in the history of the winery. Cà dei Frati has been bottling this cuvée for decades under the Riviera del Garda Classico Chiaretto appellation. This appellation stands for a historically guaranteed rosé tradition from the western shore of the lake. The style of this appellation differs fundamentally from Provençal rosé. The Southern French style aims for delicate, pale color and emphasizes fruity aromas. The Chiaretto, on the other hand, relies on a more pronounced color, a tauter acidity, and cooler aromatics. This cuvée brings precisely this style to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFour indigenous grape varieties go into the wine, each with its own contribution. Groppello brings the typical blackberry and pomegranate aromas of the region. Marzemino contributes floral charm and a bright cherry note. Sangiovese provides the acidic tension. Barbera complements with the necessary pressure on the palate and a fine spiciness. The grapes are harvested in September. They then undergo a brief maceration to extract color and fine phenolics. This is followed by cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter fermentation, the wine matures for about six months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks. This is an unusually long period of yeast aging for a rosé. It gives the cuvée depth without losing its freshness and develops a creamy texture on the palate. This longer yeast aging gives the cuvée the texture that many other rosé wines lack. This is followed by another two months of bottle aging before the bottles leave the winery. The result is a rosé that doesn't taste like hurried summer production, but like expertly nurtured maturity. Cà dei Frati deliberately avoids any oak contact here—the concept is freshness, not richness. The result is a clear, straightforward profile in which varietal characteristics are not overshadowed by barrel aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Rosé worthy of the main course\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat fundamentally distinguishes this bottle from the broad rosé wave is its self-conception. It is not designed as an accessible summer lemonade for a quick carafe, but as a serious table companion. In the glass, it is a rosé wine that can carry an entire main course. In the hands of an attentive host, it also bridges the gap between appetizer and cheese. As a gift, this cuvée is a safe choice for wine lovers who have left the Provence cliché behind and are looking for a rosé with an independent profile. On your own table, the wine is suitable for summer evenings on the terrace—from the first appetizer to the last conversation of the night. Keep it well chilled in an ice bucket so that the temperature remains stable throughout the evening. It is also an honest and stylish choice for Sunday family meals or smaller summer receptions in the garden, one that will not overwhelm anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA rosé that doesn't exhaust itself as an aperitif—but accompanies the meal all evening long.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cà dei Frati","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":56618226090310,"sku":"001CDF004","price":13.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4960\/1350\/files\/ca-dei-frati-rose-rosa-2022.jpg?v=1779347806","url":"https:\/\/ginusslande.com\/en\/products\/ca-dei-frati-rose-2025","provider":"genussland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}