Toscana Tenuta Di Castiglioni Salta Grilli Rosato
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Prosciutto with melon, grilled seafood, and fresh tomato and basil pasta
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from Tenuta di Castiglioni, the oldest and most historic estate of the Frescobaldi family dating back to 1092, Salta Grilli Rosato is a vibrant expression of the Tuscan countryside southwest of Florence. The name 'Salta Grilli' (meaning 'jumping crickets') pays homage to the lively, sun-drenched summer days in the vineyards of Montespertoli, where the singing of crickets fills the warm air. Crafted primarily from estate-grown Syrah and Cabernet Franc, this Rosato is produced using gentle soft-pressing and brief skin contact to achieve its delicate, pale pink hue. Fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its pristine fruit character, the wine showcases bright aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, and Mediterranean herbs, backed by a refreshing, mineral-driven finish.
🍾 About the Producer
With a storied viticultural heritage dating back over 700 years to the early 14th century, Frescobaldi stands as one of Tuscany's most historic and revered aristocratic wine dynasties. Headquartered in Florence, the Frescobaldi family oversees a prestigious collection of iconic estates across Tuscany's premier terroirs, including Castello Nipozzano in Chianti Rùfina, Tenuta CastelGiocondo in Montalcino, Tenuta Castiglioni, and the renowned Tenuta Luce. The house is dedicated to celebrating the authentic diversity of Tuscan landscapes through sustainable viticulture and meticulous cellar craftsmanship. Their expansive, critically acclaimed portfolio spans classic Sangiovese benchmarks such as Nipozzano Riserva and Montesodi to world-renowned Super Tuscans like Giramonte and Lamaione.