In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, raspberry, rose petal, fresh almond, brioche
Palate: redcurrant, red apple, creamy mousse, delicate citrus
Pinot Nero-led organic Rosé from Barone Pizzini, awarded Gambero Rosso's Tre Bicchieri. Wild strawberry, raspberry and rose petal over a creamy mousse.
What it pairs with
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Tartare di salmone
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Raw salmon tartare finds a foil in the wine's wild strawberry and rose petal; high acidity scrubs the marinade fat. -
Tortelli di zucca
Pumpkin tortelli's sweet umami pairs with the wine's red apple and redcurrant; creamy mousse handles the burnt butter. -
Pollo arrosto al rosmarino
Rosemary roast chicken meets the wine's brioche aromatics; medium body holds up to the bird's roasted fat.
History
Pinot Nero-led organic Rosé Brut from Barone Pizzini, the rosé extension of the cellar's volume tier.
- 2003 — First Barone Pizzini Rosé release
Facts
- Producer
- Barone Pizzini
- Grapes
- Pinot Nero (70%), Chardonnay (30%)
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta Rosé Brut
- Oak
- Vinified partly in second-passage oak; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-7 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2003
- Organic
- ICEA
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Barone Pizzini Rosé
What does Barone Pizzini Rosé taste like?
Wild strawberry, raspberry, rose petal, fresh almond and brioche on the nose; redcurrant, red apple, creamy mousse and delicate citrus on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
Is the Rosé organic?
Yes. Barone Pizzini has been certified organic since 1997. The Rosé is Pinot Nero-led with Chardonnay, both organically farmed.
When should I drink Barone Pizzini Rosé?
Drink within 0 to 7 years of disgorgement. The wine carries the same 30 months on lees as the cellar's Animante and benefits from at least one year from disgorgement before drinking.