Toscana Rosatello Prima Cuvee
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Antipasti platters with cured meats and melon, grilled seafood such as shrimp or calamari, and classic Caprese salad with fresh mozzarella and basil.
✨ Technical Specifications
Ruffino, established in 1877 by cousins Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino in Pontassieve, is a cornerstone of Tuscan winemaking history. In the early 1950s, Ruffino revolutionized the Italian wine scene by introducing Rosatello, one of the country's first widely celebrated rosé wines, famously packaged in a distinctive teardrop-shaped bottle. The Rosatello Prima Cuvee continues this legacy of joyful, easy-drinking elegance. Crafted primarily from Sangiovese and other traditional Tuscan red grape varieties, this rosé is produced using brief skin contact to achieve its signature delicate pink hue, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. This process preserves the vibrant, fresh aromas of wild strawberries, raspberries, and white peach, backed by a crisp, refreshing acidity that captures the sunny, breezy spirit of the Tuscan hills.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1877 by cousins Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino in Pontassieve near Florence, Ruffino has grown to become one of the most iconic ambassadors of Tuscan winemaking. The estate gained early prestige as an official supplier to the Italian royal court, immortalized in its flagship Riserva Ducale, first crafted in 1927 in honor of the Duke of Aosta. Today, Ruffino manages prime estate vineyards across Tuscany's premier denominations, including Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Bolgheri, blending classic regional traditions with forward-thinking viticultural techniques. Renowned for its masterfully structured Sangiovese-driven red wines, vibrant Super Tuscans like Modus, and an array of expressive whites and sparkling wines, the house remains dedicated to expressing the timeless character and elegance of Italian terroir.