Gran Passione 2021, Botter, Italy (v) Rose Wines

Gran Passione 2021, Botter, Italy (v) Rose WinesWe cant pretend this is handcrafted by a gnarled vignaiolo, but rather a concept wine from Botter, a family business started in the 1920s in a small town near Venice, wholesaling bulk wine. They now own 23 brands across Italy, of which Gran Passione is one. Botter say the wine is for classic enthusiasts, hedonists who know how to carve out time in a fast paced society and devote it to whatever makes them happy. We say its for people who want a rich,

Vegan-friendly (even though sending a cat into space isn't)

Aged for 36 months on the lees

you might as well do a gin

This is best drunk with food - great with poultry

A shop favourite for red wine lovers wanting a weekend treat

with a mineral smack

This wine spent 20 months maturing in seasoned 500 and 225 litre French oak barrels

Good balance and classical flavours displayed in this spirit

Viognier can lack acidity

30% Malvasia Fina

sloe and red cherry

but without losing freshness