Al Rocol Franciacorta Rosé by Al Rocol

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red berry, rose petal, fresh bread, citrus

Palate: red fruit, fine bubble, saline lift, fresh close

Pinot Nero-led Rosé Franciacorta from family Al Rocol at Ome.

What it pairs with

Cured Brescian salame Find cured brescian salame on TableJourney →
Salt-cured pork and red-berried rosé lock together.
Casoncelli alla bresciana Find casoncelli alla bresciana on TableJourney →
Brescian meat-stuffed pasta and Pinot Nero rosé are a local pairing.
Lake Iseo trout in cartoccio
Lake fish and rosé share fine-grained richness.
Fresh strawberries with cream
Red-berried rosé and strawberry share fruit vocabulary.

History

Pinot Nero-led Rosé Franciacorta from family Al Rocol at Ome.

2005 — First Al Rocol Rosé release

Facts

Producer: Al Rocol
Grapes: Pinot Nero, Chardonnay
Classification: DOCG Franciacorta
Oak: Traditional method, minimum 24 months on lees
ABV: 12.5%
Price: EUR 22 to 32 at retail
Drinking window: 1-6 from disgorgement
First vintage: 2005
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Al Rocol Franciacorta Rosé

What does Al Rocol Rosé taste like?

Red berry, rose petal, fresh bread and citrus on the nose; red fruit, fine bubble, saline lift and a fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Al Rocol Rosé?

Drink 1 to 6 years from disgorgement. Best as a summer aperitif at the agriturismo.

Is Al Rocol Rosé vegan?

Yes. Al Rocol uses vegan fining.

What food pairs with Al Rocol Rosé?

Cured Brescian salame is the canonical pairing. Casoncelli alla bresciana, lake Iseo trout in cartoccio, and fresh strawberries with cream are equally strong.

What grapes are in Al Rocol Rosé?

Pinot Nero-led blend with Chardonnay from estate vineyards at Ome.

Al Rocol Franciacorta Rosé

In the glass

What it pairs with

History

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Frequently asked about Al Rocol Franciacorta Rosé

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