Velenosi Rosé Marche IGT Rosato 2023

Velenosi Rosé Marche IGT Rosato is a beautifully crafted rosé from the Marche region of Italy, made exclusively from 100% Montepulciano grapes. This elegant rosé shines with a bright rose quartz hue and offers an enticing bouquet of fresh roses, violets, and small red berries. On the palate, it delivers a well-structured body, balanced by a refreshing acidity and an intense mineral finish. Aged on fine lees for added depth, this rosé is a refined expression of Montepulciano, capturing both vibrancy and sophistication.

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Velenosi is a renowned winery in the Marche region of Italy, known for producing wines that highlight the character and elegance of indigenous grape varieties. Their Rosé Marche IGT Rosato is crafted from carefully selected Montepulciano grapes, harvested in early September for optimal freshness. Through precise vinification techniques, including cold maceration and lees aging, Velenosi creates a rosé that is both vibrant and well-structured, offering a refined expression of Montepulciano.

Brodetto di Pesce Marchigiano (Marche-Style Seafood Stew)

Ingredients:

• 500g mixed seafood (prawns, mussels, calamari, white fish)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red capsicum, diced
• 400g canned tomatoes, crushed
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup fish stock
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Crusty bread, for serving

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, and capsicum until soft.
2. Add the white wine and let it reduce for a few minutes.
3. Stir in the canned tomatoes and fish stock, then season with salt and pepper.
4. Simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavours to meld.
5. Add the seafood and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the mussels open and the fish is cooked through.
6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with crusty bread.

Tip: For a richer flavour, add a splash of Velenosi Rosé to the broth before serving.