Rosato DOC Maremma Toscana BIO - Always

Podere Casina's Rosato DOC Maremma Toscana BIO 2024 Sempre is not just any rosé: it's made from Syrah, an unusual grape variety for Toscana, vinified using a double technique that few producers employ. Half of the must comes from "saignée" — the juice that flows by gravity without pressing the grapes, resulting in a more delicate and aromatic profile — and half from soft pressing, with this portion maturing in new tonneaux with regular bâtonnage until March. Podere Casina is a family-run organic winery founded in 1987 by Rahel Kimmich and Marcello Pirisi in the Maremma hills: organic by conviction, not by trend, with twelve hectares worked by hand on sandy soils rich in galestro. The harvest is manual, the grapes are cooled to 6°C before crushing, and fermentations are spontaneous. One month in the bottle before release.

In the glass, it presents with a delicate rosé color and brilliant reflections that captivate at first glance. The nose reveals small red berries, rose, sage, white pepper, and violet — a complex and refined bouquet that tells the story of Maremma Syrah. On the palate, it is agile yet enveloping, with a balance between warmth and freshness that develops in the glass. It never tires: the complexity of the double vinification is felt in every sip, with an aromatic persistence that continues to change and surprise.

Recommended for: Those seeking a rosé that goes far beyond a summer aperitif — a gastronomic wine with structure and precise personality. Sempre is the ideal choice for those who find Provençal rosés too light and anonymous, and want to discover what Syrah can do in Toscana in its pink version. Perfect with gourmet appetizers, fish with tomato nuances, eggplant parmigiana, rich-topping pizza, and grilled white meats. The most unusual and successful pairing: with a warm ribollita in autumn, where the freshness of the wine unexpectedly cuts through the richness of the dish. Serve at 10-12°C.