2024 Le Vigne di Faraone Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC

Le Vigne di Faraone Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC is not your typical rosé. Its vibrant cherry red color is reminiscent of a light red wine. The sensory experience begins with a bouquet of cherry and rose aromas. Raffaele Mosca of decanter.com describes this wine as a "dark Cerasuolo that could be easily mistaken for a light red" and notes its "hearty aromas of dark cherry, smoke, licorice, and rust." The full-bodied *for a rosé/light red wine* palate is bursting with luscious flavors of pomegranate and bramble, underpinned by a mineral tang that extends into a deep, tactile, and slightly earthy finish.

Le Vigne di Faraone's story traces back to the 1930s. The Faraone family farm, initially cultivating Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Passerina, and, more recently, Pecorino, has grown from strength to strength. The family made a significant leap forward in 1970 when they started bottling their wines, including the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, and Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo, all bearing the prestigious DOC or DOCG Colline Teramane labels. The Faraone IGT label was later added to showcase their local wines.

2003 marked a significant milestone for the winery as Giovanni Faraone, the current co-owner, gained recognition for the first DOCG in Abruzzo, the Terama Hills.