Torre dei Beati
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Rosa-ae 2025
| Denomination | DOC Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Aging | Aged exclusively in stainless steel. |
- Name and grape: Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC organic, 100% Montepulciano, 0.75 l
- Vinification in steel: saignée after cold pre-maceration and gentle pressing
- Fruity and floral aromas: strawberry, pomegranate and cherry with a refined hint of rose
- Balanced taste: smoothness and 14% vol harmonised by lively acidity and minerality
- Serving temperature and pairings: 10–12 °C, ideal with legume soups and brodetto alla vastese
Description
What kind of wine it is
Rosa-ae by Torre dei Beati is an organic Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo, a still rosé made exclusively from Montepulciano grapes. Aged in steel containers, this wine stands out for its remarkable aromatic clarity and a vibrant, expressive profile. On the nose, clear notes of strawberry, pomegranate and cherry emerge, accompanied by delicate floral hints reminiscent of rose. On the palate, it offers good volume and a balanced structure, harmonising the natural softness of the fruit with pronounced acidity and a distinct mineral streak, leading to a satisfying and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Loreto Aprutino, in the heart of the region, where the Torre dei Beati vineyards are managed according to strict natural farming practices. The rows, situated at around 250 metres above sea level, benefit from south-east and north-west exposures that preserve the health and vibrancy of the grapes. The nature of the clay-limestone soils supports the quality of the raw material and imparts a distinctive minerality to the tasting experience, outlining a character that is consistent and deeply connected to the identity of the land.
How it is produced
Production begins with manual and selective harvesting carried out in several passes, to ensure only perfectly ripe grapes are used. The vinification process combines two techniques: part of the must is obtained through saignée after cold pre-maceration, while the remainder comes from direct and gentle pressing of whole bunches. Fermentation at controlled temperature and subsequent ageing in steel allow the wine’s acidity to be preserved, precisely defining every aromatic detail.
History and Curiosities
Born in 1999 in Loreto Aprutino, the Rosa-ae from Torre dei Beati represents the first, authentic vintage expression of organic Montepulciano. Under the guidance of oenologist Fausto Albanesi, this family-run business driven by passion produces an outstanding Cerasuolo. Awarded with the Bibenda 5 bunches and 91 points by James Suckling, this rosé enhances sustainable viticulture in Abruzzo, offering an unforgettable sip.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1999
- Oenologist: Fausto Albanesi
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 21
Our family-run company was set up 1999 when we decided to take over the vineyard cultivated for many years by our Father Rocco. Convinced of the impossibility of separating the concept of quality of wine from that of its genuineness, we immediately converted the vineyard to the biological method and our first bottle was produced in 2000. The first production unit, located on the ground floor of the old farmhouse was later joined by a barrel cellar for maturing the wines and a new production cellar. At the same time our range of products expanded with the study of significant variations on Montepulciano theme, followed by new Pecorino and Trebbiano vineyards.
We cultivate 21 hectares in Loreto Aprutino, between 250 and 300 meters above sea level, 25 kilometers from the Adriatic, on the first spurs of clayey-calcareous hills that close the valley of the Tavo torrent, rising towards the 3,000 metres of the Gran Sasso d'Italia, the highest peak in the Apennines. This particular position means that the vines are constantly affected during the day by the air temperate from the sea, and at night, especially in the last month of ripening, by the cold that descends from the mountain, which is already covered in snow in September.
The Abruzzi pergola represents the type of planting of the oldest vineyards, while high-density espalier is used for the most recent plantings. Agronomic practices vary according to the type of planting, the characteristics of the vine, and the individual parcel of land, always aiming to achieve a natural vegetative-productive balance, aimed at obtaining limited quantities.
Harvesting is carried out exclusively with successive passes of scalar picking, selecting each time on each plant only the perfectly healthy and ripe bunches, leaving the others to gain greater concentration until the next harvest. Cultivation is carried out using organic methods, certified in accordance with European laws.
Torre dei Beati Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Mazzamurello 2017 was awarded the Tast e Vin by AIS and is one of the 22 best regional wines in Italy. Read more
| Name | Torre dei Beati Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Rosa-ae 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé organic still |
| Denomination | Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Vendor | Torre dei Beati |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 1999 in Loreto Aprutino, the Rosa-ae from Torre dei Beati represents the first, authentic vintage expression of organic Montepulciano. Under the guidance of oenologist Fausto Albanesi, this family-run business driven by passion produces an outstanding Cerasuolo. Awarded with the Bibenda 5 bunches and 91 points by James Suckling, this rosé enhances sustainable viticulture in Abruzzo, offering an unforgettable sip. |
| Origin | Loreto Aprutino (PE), Abruzzo, Italia |
| Climate | Altitude: 250 m a.s.l. Exposure: South-East, North-West. |
| Soil composition | Clay-limestone |
| Cultivation system | Abruzzo pergola; high-density trellis (spurred cordon) |
| Plants per hectare | 1600–5300 |
| Yield per hectare | 70 hl/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 15–16 °C |
| Production technique | Fermentation in steel; half obtained by bleeding after cold pre-maceration and half by very gentle direct pressing of whole, unstemmed grapes |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature (15–16 °C); half of the must obtained by bleeding after cold pre-maceration and half by very gentle direct pressing of whole, unstemmed grapes; maturation exclusively in stainless steel. |
| Aging | Aged exclusively in stainless steel. |
| Year production | 100000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |