Il Palagio Beppe Rosato Toscana IGT (£14.95)
Named after a longstanding vineyard worker at Sting and Trudie Styler’s Tuscan estate, Il Palagio, this quaffable pale pink 100% Sangiovese rosé is made in the Provençal style, and boasts flavours of raspberry, melon and white peach, combined with a fresh finish and a touch of tannin, which makes it a versatile food wine.
The pretty pink has been an instant hit with visiting friends, who have taken to opening the rosé so early on in the day that Styler has renamed it ‘Bepfast’. “We don’t make a lot of it and haven’t got it over to the States yet – it’s exclusively for the Italian market at the moment – but we’re working on increasing production as it’s so popular,” Styler told db.
“It’s a wine for any time of day. People love the barely-there pink. I think that style of rosé will continue to be popular because fresh wines are flourishing at the moment.”
Before settling in Tuscany, Styler and Sting nearly bought Château Miraval in Provence in the ‘80s prior to Brangelina’s arrival, having been asked by owner Jaques Loussier if they were interested in buying the estate while Sting was recording an album there.
