/ros͡sˈeze/
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Red
- Despite its limited cultivation area in a small section of western Liguria, there are several distinct Rossese varieties.
- The most renowned is Rossese di Dolceacqua, which is genetically identical to the French variety Tibouren.
- Another notable red-berried variety is Rossese di Campochiesa, which is genetically distinct from Rossese di Dolceacqua.
For Rossese di Dolceacqua, the grand cru areas are generally considered to be Galese, Beragna, Luvaira, Pini, and Arcagna.
Rossese di Dolceacqua offers aromas reminiscent of violets, red currants, graphite, roses, and occasionally strawberries. Besides a lovely fragrance, the wine is always blessed with vibrant acidity and a dry mouthfeel. It is graceful and charming, with an easygoing, light to medium-bodied profile.
Most Rossese di Dolceacqua wines are best enjoyed within two years of the vintage, although some examples can age remarkably well, improving and lasting for eight to ten years.
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