{"product_id":"san-marzano-sessantanni-rose-2025","title":"San Marzano Sessantanni Rosè 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSessantanni Rosé by San Marzano is a still rosé wine with Protected Geographical Indication from Salento, authentically expressing the character of \u003cstrong\u003ePrimitivo\u003c\/strong\u003e in Apulia. With its bright pale pink hue, it offers a defined aromatic profile where notes of crisp cherry stand out, accompanied by sweet hints of figs and ripe figs, nuances of blackcurrant and spicy herbs. On the palate, it is enveloping and full, with a \u003cstrong\u003erounded structure\u003c\/strong\u003e well balanced by lively freshness and a pleasant savouriness. These characteristics, combined with partial ageing in oak barrels, blend harmoniously, ensuring an \u003cstrong\u003eintense and persistent sip\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in the Manduria area, in Apulia, within the Salento region. The vineyards, trained on trellises at about one hundred metres above sea level, host \u003cstrong\u003esixty-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e with a density of 4,500 plants per hectare. The local climate, characterised by high temperatures and medium-low rainfall, ensures constant and regular ripening of the bunches. The \u003cstrong\u003esandy soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, porous, of medium texture and rich in stones, guarantee excellent water drainage. This unique terroir imparts its typical dry style to the wine, enhancing the perfect \u003cstrong\u003ebalance between freshness and savouriness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manual harvest takes place between the first and second week of September. In the winery, vinification begins with a gentle bleeding and \u003cstrong\u003esoft pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e in a protected environment, immediately separating the free-run must. The subsequent fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature. Ageing lasts for at least three months and involves resting in steel for most of the wine, while a portion matures in \u003cstrong\u003euntoasted French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. This technique preserves the aromatic clarity and imparts smoothness on the palate. To fully appreciate its profile, it is recommended to serve at 10-12 °C, preferably after a brief rest in a \u003cstrong\u003edecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of Cantine San Marzano, this rosé is a prestigious \u003cstrong\u003elimited edition\u003c\/strong\u003e released every two years. The result of a delicate saignée of the winery’s iconic red and produced from noble \u003cstrong\u003e60-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e, this refined Salento IGP encapsulates the authentic Apulian spirit. The 2025 vintage pays tribute to this invaluable cooperative heritage, winning over critics with \u003cstrong\u003e96 points from Luca Maroni\u003c\/strong\u003e and a Gold Medal at Mundus Vini. An exclusive masterpiece, capable of blending deep historicity and absolute elegance in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"San Marzano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46457579634859,"sku":"61200","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/san-marzano-sessantanni-rose-2025_61200_1_ff5d69b5-160c-4c16-b441-09c400548d6d.webp?v=1779448484","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/san-marzano-sessantanni-rose-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}