Description
Brokenwood is located in the heart of the Hunter Valley and lays claim to not only the iconic Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz and acclaimed ILR Reserve Semillon but to the preservation of a wine fraternity that proudly has as its mission statement “to make great wine and have fun”. Brokenwood is proud of the Hunter Valley’s rich wine heritage and our flagship Hunter Valley Semillon and Shiraz, which captures the spirit of the region in every Brokenwood bottle. Brokenwood was one of the first wineries to source fruit from some of the best regions across Australia to show true varietal and regional expression “all the right regions for all the right reasons”.
About this wine from the winemaker: “Brokenwood’s 10th make of our popular Rosato. The wine is named Rosato (Italian for Rosé) as it is a blend of the Sangiovese (55%) and Nebbiolo (45%) varieties. Stylistically it is also European, as the wine has fruit sweetness but a dry finish. The actual residual sugar is minimal. We wanted to make a savoury wine that could withstand being chilled and have plenty of florals and texture on the palate.
“There are quite a number of methods of making Rosato, including juice run-off from the red grapes or blending but for this wine we partially crushed the fruit by foot stomping and then let the juice and skins steep overnight. The grapes were then pressed to tank and the juice dispatched to the Hunter Valley. A small amount was fermented in old oak but the majority in stainless steel tank. Bottled in August 2025.
“The colour is a very appealing pale coral. The Nebbiolo adds a floral element to its aroma, and this dominates with Turkish Delight and almost rose water in the background. The palate has vibrant spice/ginger notes and a dry finish, with the Nebbiolo delivering a hint of savoury tannin. While technically a red wine, it has plenty of zesty acid.” 12.5% acid.
96 points, Toni Paterson, Halliday Wine Companion “This elegant and graceful rosé is the taste of summer, with high tones of spiced lemon and peony accented by subtle crushed strawberries. The palate has the perfect amount of fruit weight and gentle savouriness, and the finish is refreshingly dry.”
RRP $34 Our Special Price $24.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine.
