Cocchi Rosa Aperitivi Americano

Product of: Italy

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Cocchi Americano Rosa (pronounced: 'coke-ey ameri-kano) is a relatively modern variation of the better-known Cocchi Americano Bianco.

This rosé aperitif wine is based on a blend of two aromatic varietals, Brachetto and Malvasia from Italy's Piedmont region. These are fortified and then 'aromatised' by infusing with botanicals including gentian, cinchona and citrus zest as in the classic bianco version, but with the addition of ginger and rose petals.

Serve with soda or tonic and a grapefruit zest twist. The producers also recommend serving with their sparkling Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 21/09/2021

Appearance:

Clear, vibrant light Bordeaux red.

Aroma:

Strawberries, raspberries, cherries, rose petals, violets and lavender with herbs, spice, gentian and orange oil.

Taste:

Initial sweet ripe berry fruit and vanilla is quickly dried by gentian, herbs, clove spice and pink grapefruit.

Aftertaste:

Long lingering red berry fruit with bitter gentian and herbal complexity.

Overall:

White wine and citrus acidity - grapefruit and orange oils, with gentian balance ripe cherry and red berry fruit, with herbal and vanilla notes.