Rosa del Castagno' Fabrizio Dionisio 2025

The “Rosa del Castagno” by Fabrizio Dionisio is a juicy and refreshing rosé expression from the territory of Cortona, in the province of Arezzo. Here, the grape variety that has found the greatest preference is undoubtedly Syrah, a native varietal of the Rhône valley that became widespread in this Tuscan area in the early 1900s and is now widely cultivated around the world. This bottle is born from a challenge that Fabrizio set for himself, namely to create a label fresh and enjoyable especially in youth that would carry with it the varietal identity of Cortona and its Syrah.

Fabrizio Dionisio has thus managed to bottle his Rosa del Castagno Syrah by applying some careful techniques, such as carrying out a slightly earlier harvest compared to that for the grapes destined for reds, towards the end of August. All the Syrah used in the vinification of this label comes from the company’s own vineyards where the yields per hectare are very low in favor of a high organoleptic quality: the bunches are pressed slowly for a total period of two hours, the time necessary for the the skins to slightly color the must, followed by alcoholic fermentation, carried out at low temperature for 15 days.

Fabrizio Dionisio and the “Rosa del Castagno” thus represent the modern interpretation of the Syrah grape in Tuscany, here expressed in a light rosé style with amber veins. The aroma of this expression of the Cortona terroir fascinates with its delicacy and elegance, releasing aromatic notes of red roses, wild strawberries, and pomegranate seeds, framed by typical and territorial aromas of black pepper and mixed spices. On the palate, it is soft, rich, and fine, supported by a dynamic freshness that progressively accompanies the tasting, revealing its smooth and tireless drinkability.