Massa Vecchia -- Rosato??

[kirk wallace]

I had no idea Massa Vecchia made a rosato. But they sure do. I had the 2012 today at lunch. Apparently made as a blend in prior years, but 100% Malvasia Nero in 2012 according to the LDM back label. Darker than the Pfifferling/Renaud Venskab, but in the same vein. It is a delicious savory drink. Crunchy cranberry and raspberry flavors with a hint of the flavor of the exterior of a freshly grilled hamburger lurking under the fruit. It kept getting better and morphing, but was utterly satisfying from beginning of the bottle to the end. Handled spaghetti cacio e peppe and the 2 pizzas (anchovies, pepper conserva ,garlic, oregano and fior di latte & the traditional sausage pizza with hot pickled red peppers) with aplomb.

ETA: 12.5% abv.

 

[Sharon Bowman]

Whereabouts?

 

[Bill Lundstrom]

i drank a bottle when i was in Rome in April. It was lovely.

 

[Levi Dalton]

Been a personal favorite of mine for about 10 years.

 

[kirk wallace]

i am always trying to catch up, Levi. sometimes i get lucky!

(on the list at franny's, Sharon.)

 

[scottreiner]

originally posted by kirk wallace:


(on the list at franny's, Sharon.)

franny's list makes me happy. as do the pizza and pasta

 

[kirk wallace]

WORD

 

[Sharon Bowman]

Dudes, when???

 

[Levi Dalton]

originally posted by kirk wallace:
i am always trying to catch up, Levi. sometimes i get lucky!

You were definitely 10 years ahead of me on Austria!

 

[kirk wallace]

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You were definitely 10 years ahead of me on Austria!

LOL. Yes, i guess so, but i am old. As you have done with so much of Italy (not to speak of Morgon), David S guided me into Austria in '93.