2024 Colour of Calmness
The Blend
AÂ blend of Montepulciano & Cinsault
The Montepulciano lends depth and structure, while Cinsault brings lifted aromatics and a refreshing lightness.
Expect a bouquet of wild strawberries, white peach, and a hint of rose petal, with subtle citrus zest adding brightness. The palate is dry and textural, balancing juicy red berry notes with a crisp, mineral-driven finish. A wine made for slow afternoons, warm sunsets, and effortless enjoyment.
The Story
After spending time working as a viticulturist in Southern Italy, Ricca Terra Farms’ Ashley Ratcliff, fell in love with the locally produced pale red wines and how they enchanted the villagers that consumed them in iced filled tumblers under the summer sun. This moment in time brought an apparent ‘calmness’ to a busy vintage.
The creation of rosé wine was never an afterthought for the Southern Italian winemakers with whom Ashley spent time. The careful selection of grape varieties that imposed flavour and natural acidity into a wine was paramount.
Ashley has selected and planted a number of Mediterranean grape varieties at Ricca Terra Farms that produce amazing rosé wines.
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