What do you get when you cross the earthy red Syrah grape with the ultimate Tuscan white grape, Vermentino? In the hands of Frescobaldi, the result is a beautifully pink rosé with floral notes, well-balanced acidity and a slight smokiness that help make this a wine that complements a variety of dishes.
Aurea Gran Rosé’s inspiration came from Lamberto Frescobaldi himself. The President of Frescobaldi says the idea came to him when seeing the golden rays of light shine through to the picturesque seaside vineyards at Tennuta Ammiraglia in the Maremma. Frescobaldi calls Aurea Gran Rosé, “The perfect union of sea and vineyards, of Syrah and Vermentino, beautifully reflecting the elegance and harmony of nature in that spot.”
To enhance the idea that the rosé embodies the feminine side of the Maremma, a team made up entirely of women harvests the grapes—hand-picked exclusively on cool mornings.
The marine breezes and chalky-clay soils contribute to the rosé’s terroir, giving the wine a drinkability and depth that become more pronounced when accompanying food. Aurea Gran Rosé is distinctively Tuscan, yet it enhances the types of dishes often found on the Mediterranean. You could say, in fact, that Aurea Gran Rosé is a transportive wine—one very much of its place yet translatable whenever life calls for a trip to the seaside.
Try pairing it with one or more of these inventive dishes
Baccalà
This steamed cod with borlotti (or cranberry) beans with olive oil, grapes and sun-dried red onions brings plays well with the acidity and smokiness of Aurea Gran Rosé, providing a clean, refreshing backdrop for the nuanced flavors of the wine.
Zuppa
Aurea Gran Rosé’s acidity helps cut through the rich vegetable flavors in this cold garden soup with Mugello al Laudemio mozzarella mousse and basil and breadstick powder.
Spigola
Tuscan culinary simplicity meets Tuscan oenological complexity when this beautifully prepared slice Orbetello sea bass is paired with Aurea Gran Rosé. The yellow cherry tomatoes provide acid to complement the wine, while the dill potato mousse brings out a slight herbaceousness from the rosé.
Burger Vegetariano
A vegetarian burger and a glass of Aurea Gran Rosé: could there be a more perfect weeknight dinner pairing? The wine’s supple, sensuous side emerges when combined with the grainy texture of this legume-based patty, making for a palate-pleasing combo that’s like a feminine counterpoint to a beef burger and red wine pairing.