| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Region | Tuscany |
| Style | Rose |
| Grape | Sangiovese |
| Organic | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
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‘Chiu’ Rosato, Il Civettaio
£16.95
Il Civettaio is a beautiful organic farm set in the wild countryside of the Maremma region of Tuscany. Owner Gregorio does everything by hand and makes wines that really express his passion and the land from which they come. Tiny production from a lovingly tended estate.
This Rose, named after the noise the little owls make around the vineyards, is pale and elegant but with more character than many Provence wines, this stands up to stronger flavoured foods. If you were to grill some big juicy prawns that were marinated in garlic, chilli and olive oil (also from Civettaio!?), then you would pretty much be in heaven!
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