Nine delicious rosés over £20 for summer 2018

2. Rosa Mara 2017

The style: Dry rosé
The medal: Gold
The score: 93
The price:
Approx £20-30
The sugar content: 2g/l
The ABV: 13%
The closure: Cork
The producer: Costaripa
The source: Lombardy, Italy
The grape varieties: 60% Groppello Gentile, 30% Marzemino, 10% Sangiovese & Barbera
The taste: This refreshing alternative to the raft of pale rosés from Provence uses a blend of native Italian grapes to create a delicate red berry and pomegranate-flavoured wine with a touch of grip and a persistent zesty finish. Unique, and delicious, it shows that the Italians can play the premium rosé game with style and substance.

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