2017 Guttarolo ‘Violet’ Rosato

Region: Puglia < Italy Grapes: Primitivo Vineyard/Cellar Stats: Certified organic farming (Ecocert) with biodynamic practices; limestone/karst soil, 400m elevation, fermented in stainless steel, no SO2 added; zero-zero; 12% ABV Winemaker: Cristiano GuttaroloNEW VINTAGE ALERT!  One of our favorite rosés EVER is back with a new vintage!  Far from the plains of Puglia which often produce hot, flabby wines, Cristiano Guttarolo's vines sit on a plateau of fossilized limestone 400 meters above sea level 25km from the coastal city of Bari. It is cooler than usual in the daytime thanks to a stiff wind from the sea, while the site’s elevation ensures the wide range of temperatures between day and night that allows the grapes to ripen fully while retaining freshness.  The wines are clearly Pugliese, full of wild, sun-drenched fruit, but they have a balance and minerality often missing in the region’s wines. Vineyard work is excellent, organic and done entirely by hand, and Cristiano avoid