Sandy Giovese 'Rosie' Vino Rosato

Sandy Giovese 'Rosie' Vino Rosato is a bone-dry Italian-style rosé blend built on Sangiovese, the backbone grape of Tuscany and central Italy, bolstered by Merlot for weight and a splash of Lacrima for aromatic lift. The 60/30/10 split across those three varieties gives the wine a structure uncommon in single-varietal rosés: Sangiovese supplies tart red-fruit acidity and herbal undertones, Merlot rounds out the midpalate with depth, and Lacrima contributes floral violet notes that thread through the glass. The wine is medium-minus in body, vibrant, and refreshing—a rosé engineered for drinkability rather than extraction. Sandy Giovese is produced from organically farmed vineyards, a choice that shows in the clarity of fruit and the absence of heavy-handed winemaking. The blend mirrors the field-blend traditions of central Italy, where Sangiovese was historically planted alongside softer international varieties to temper its angular acidity. Vinification leans minimal—likely direct-press or brief skin contact to preserve the wine's pale color and bright acid line. The Merlot component, typically harvested earlier in cooler climates, adds a subtle richness without tipping the wine into the heavy, sunset-pink territory of warmer-climate rosés. Expect strawberry, white cherry, cranberry, and watermelon on the palate, with a violet floral note riding above the fruit and a whisper of herb—thyme or dried sage—on the finish. The acidity is present but not aggressive, making the wine easy to pair: crisp summer salads, charcuterie with Castelvetrano olives, grilled shrimp, or soft cheeses like fresh mozzarella. It drinks equally well as an aperitif on a rooftop or at the table with lighter proteins—roast chicken, salmon crudo, or even a margherita pizza. Pour it cold, between 45 and 50 degrees. Available for pickup at 1128 W Armitage Ave in Lincoln Park, local Chicago delivery, or nationwide shipping.