Varietals: Grenache (80%) and Syrah (20%)

Soil: Old terrace (sandstone)

Pruning Method: Gobelet & Royat

Age of Vines: 21 yr. old Syrah, 40 yr. old Grenache.

Yields: 50 hl/ha

Vinification: This rosé was racked by bleeding by opening the base of the vat while the wine is still light in color. Traditional vinification without clusters, aged in concrete vat with minimum sulfur.

Winemaker Notes: : Le Salse wines are produced by Cantine Belisario, a top-quality co-op located in the village of Matelica. All fruit that goes into these delicious table wines is grown organically and sustainably, with utmost respect for the environment put first. ‘It’s our response to the ocean of Pinot Grigio that has washed up on US shores,’ says the winery. Fruit for their Verdicchio comes from Jurassic-period vineyards located near saltwater springs (hence the name salse, which comes from ‘sale’ [salt]). Juice is vinified in cement and/or steel and lightly filtered upon bottling, leading to a fresh, acid-driven cuvée marked by flavors of pear, peach, and bitter almond.\\n

Winemaker Notes: : Le Salse wines are produced by Cantine Belisario, a top-quality co-op located in the village of Matelica. All fruit that goes into these delicious table wines is grown organically and sustainably, with utmost respect for the environment put first. ‘It’s our response to the ocean of Pinot Grigio that has washed up on US shores,’ says the winery. Fruit for their Verdicchio comes from Jurassic-period vineyards located near saltwater springs (hence the name salse, which comes from ‘sale’ [salt]). Juice is vinified in cement and/or steel and lightly filtered upon bottling, leading to a fresh, acid-driven cuvée marked by flavors of pear, peach, and bitter almond.\\n

This blend of 60% Montepulciano, 20% Primitivo and 20% Nerello Mascalese offers intense aromas of blackberry, blood orange and menthol on the nose. It's full and rich in feel, with jammy dark-fruit flavors bolstered by a heady dose of warm spice. Bright acidity shines throughout, with polished tannins lending support.

This blend of 60% Montepulciano, 20% Primitivo and 20% Nerello Mascalese offers intense aromas of blackberry, blood orange and menthol on the nose. It's full and rich in feel, with jammy dark-fruit flavors bolstered by a heady dose of warm spice. Bright acidity shines throughout, with polished tannins lending support.

Vineyards 900 meters (2,950 feet), farmed with no irrigation, fermented in steel, aged in concrete. Notes of red fruit, forest berries, slightly herbal, long delicate finish.\\n

FOOD PAIRINGS: Tomato-based pasta dishes, tuna dishes, barbecue, teriyaki\\n

Vineyards 900 meters (2,950 feet), farmed with no irrigation, fermented in steel, aged in concrete. Notes of red fruit, forest berries, slightly herbal, long delicate finish.\\n

FOOD PAIRINGS: Tomato-based pasta dishes, tuna dishes, barbecue, teriyaki\\n

After visiting the Madrid vineyards where the Spanish Tempranillo grapes are grown and doing numerous taste tests with the Master Distiller, Bobby knew that the “grape” taste was what he was looking for to differentiate the Rocavaka® brand from other on the market vodkas. Distilled five times in tailor made copper stills the distinctiveness of the grape spirit along with the extended distillation process grant Rocavaka® an exceptional smoothness and a sophisticated fruit taste. Rocavaka is a unique organic and gluten free vodka.

After visiting the Madrid vineyards where the Spanish Tempranillo grapes are grown and doing numerous taste tests with the Master Distiller, Bobby knew that the “grape” taste was what he was looking for to differentiate the Rocavaka® brand from other on the market vodkas. Distilled five times in tailor made copper stills the distinctiveness of the grape spirit along with the extended distillation process grant Rocavaka® an exceptional smoothness and a sophisticated fruit taste. Rocavaka is a unique organic and gluten free vodka.