Cantina Gentile - Talenti Rosato, 2018
In 1960, a group of 25 wine growers led by Luca Gentile founded a co-operative (called “cantina sociale” in Italian) in the village of Cassano delle Murge. The area is located in the midst of the Murge plateau, a series of low rolling hills in Puglia’s hinterland.
Today, the Gentile co-operative has 400 growers, with several hectares stretching between Gioia del Colle and Altamura. Here, the main appellation is Gioia del Colle DOC which is devoted to primitivo. Cantina gentile also produces white and rosé wines, like this wine they are classified as a general Puglia IGP.
Talenti is made from 100% aleatico, sourced from the Murge hills having an elevation between 350 and 500m. After the harvest, the berries are briefly macerated on their skin, then the wine is fermented in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature.
This wine is vinified as a rosé, but you’d be better off considering it a light red. Starting with the colour, it is a vivid strawberry hue in the glass. The nose exhibits plenty of red fruit notes (strawberry, cranberry, wild red cherry), along with Mediterranean shrubs and a pleasant flowery undertone (rose, red geranium).
On the palate, this rosé is rich and has herbal, red fruit and grapefruit nuances. Pepper and red spices in the mid-palate. The finish has a comforting warmth. Despite its 14.5% abv, this Talenti rosé achieves a good harmony. Medium+ intensity of flavours, this rosé has a terrific drinkability – and it’s outstanding value for money!