Rosato DOC Maremma Toscana BIO - Always

Il Sempre is the rosé from Podere Casina, an organic family-run winery founded in 1987 by Rahel Kimmich and Marcello Pirisi in the Maremma hills. But it's not just any rosé: it's made from Syrah, an unusual grape variety for Tuscany, vinified with a double technique that few producers use — half of the must is bled off (saignée) and half comes from soft pressing, with the pressed portion maturing in first-passage tonneau barrels and undergoing regular bâtonnage until March. The result is a rosé with the structure and complexity of a gastronomic wine, not just a summer aperitif.

The color is a delicate rosé with brilliant reflections. On the nose, small red fruits, rose, sage, white pepper, and violet. On the palate, it is agile yet enveloping, with a balance between warmth and freshness that makes it versatile at the table, from appetizers to dessert.

Grape Variety: Syrah 100% | Vintage: 2024 | Alcohol: 12.5% | Format: 0.75 l
Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
Vinification: Manual harvest, grapes cooled to 6°C. Half of the must from saignée, half from soft pressing. Spontaneous fermentation in steel; the pressed portion matures in first-passage tonneau with bâtonnage until March. One month in bottle before release.

Recommended for

For those looking for a rosé that goes beyond an aperitif. Il Sempre is a gastronomic wine — it has structure, complexity, and a distinct personality that makes it interesting at the table with dishes that would normally require a structured white or a light red. It's also the right choice for those who want to discover what Syrah can do in Tuscany.

When to drink it

It's already enjoyable today, but it has all the characteristics to evolve beautifully over the next 2-3 years if stored correctly. The 2024 vintage is fresh and fragrant — ideal for summer but with enough structure to accompany autumn meals.

Taste characteristics

A rosé that surprises with its depth. The double vinification — saignée and pressing — gives it an unusual complexity for its category. Fresh, savory, with an aromatic persistence that continues to change in the glass. Never tiring.

Why we chose this wine

Because Il Sempre is one of the few Italian rosés that deserves to be drunk at the table, not just as an aperitif. Podere Casina's vinification technique is precise and courageous — using Syrah in Maremma and vinifying it as a rosé with a double method is a choice that requires conviction. It is consistent with our selection because it combines certified organic, Maremma territory, and a personality that stands out in a market full of anonymous rosés.

FAQ

What dishes pair well with Rosato Sempre?
Gourmet appetizers, fish with tomato nuances, eggplant parmigiana, rich pizzas, grilled white meats. It's a gastronomic rosé — it can handle dishes that would normally require a more structured wine.

What is the saignée method?
A portion of the must is extracted by saignée — that is, allowing the juice to flow off by gravity without pressing the grapes. This yields a more delicate and fragrant must. The other half is gently pressed and matured in wood. The combination of the two parts provides both structure and freshness.

Is it a certified organic wine?
Yes. Podere Casina has been organic since 1987, with official certification and no chemical herbicides in the vineyard.

Should it be served very cold?
10–12°C is the ideal temperature. Too cold masks the aromatic complexity that distinguishes it from other rosés. Take it out of the fridge 10 minutes before serving.

Can I pair it with red meat dishes?
It's best to avoid heavy red meats, but with grilled white meats or flavorful vegetable dishes, it works very well. For red meat, the Aione Sangiovese from the same producer is the right choice.