Tasting - Casa Bianca Spumante Rosato

 Name: Casa Bianca Spumante Rosato

Variety: 100% blend of white grape pinot nero prosecco and red (sparkling)

Region: Asoli

Country: Italy

Year: ?

Price: $11.95

Winery Review:
Prosecco is very popular in Italy. The wine is often served as a festive aperitif but mild dry Prosecco Spumante is also very suitable as a companion of appetizers and entrees. Prosecco is a generic term and can be sold in many different qualities. The best have their own appellation , as Casa Bianca. The vineyards of Montello and the hills of Asoli located in northern Italy. This rosato spumante is made from white grape pino nero prosecco and red. By fermenting them together creates the pale pink color and a flavor that is more powerful than the white variety. Spicy rosato spumante with a fine, persistent mousse, juicy fresh red fruit in the aroma and a rich, smooth and lasting flavor.



Ned's Take:
Although I have been a casual wine drinker in the past and have tried to appreciate the differences in taste, this was my first attempt at critically analyzing a wine since starting the class. Unfortunately my modest background was not much help with this bottle since it was a sparkling wine. Smelling was a bit difficult as a result of the carbonation coming out of the glass, but it had a light fruity tinge to it. The carbonation initially made analyzing the taste a bit tricky. The fizz was complemented pretty well by a crisp taste that was actually a bit dry. Having nothing to compare the sparkling wine to except cheap flavored champagne, the dryness was unexpected but could be normal or even low for real sparkling wines as far as I know. The flavor had hints of lemon and even some small floral notes that was interesting to me. The lack of sweetness was the overall surprise and enjoyment of this for me. There was a balance to it and it didn't really stand out in any particular way. In one way that is a good thing since there was no overwhelming flavor or sweetness involved to make it unpleasant, but it also didn't strike me as anything special to write home about. I suppose I would say it was a good wine (I could tell it had good characteristics to it) that I will remember as an intro to sparkling wines, but it was otherwise forgettable.


Tasted without food