 We always like reminding people during 'Rose Season' in the Summer that great dry Rose comes from all sorts of grape varieties and all parts of the world, not just Provence. More importantly, wineries that make all manner of great wines will also make great Rose, so they don't have to be a specialist to really knock your socks off. Vajra has been our most represented producer from the Piedmont for many years, from their most basic Langhe Rosso to their finest single site Barolos. It should come as no surprise then that their Rose built from the three primary grapes of the region (Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto) is also one of the best Italian versions we get year to year. The winery harvests the grapes used for making this Rose early to give it acidity and distinctive freshness that mirrors the Provencal style in same ways, but still shows the unique character of the Piedmont varieties. Pale salmon color and loads of rose petals and light red fruits on the nose as well as some citrusy or green apple type tartness. The palate has great weight, you get the juicy feel of Barbera, but the acidity and Nebbiolo's fine texture gives the dried berry fruit some zip and lightly dusty note to the finish. This does everything a Provence Rose can do without tasting like an exact copy, you can tell there's Piedmont character in the glass.
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