As sunlight glimmers across Calabria’s rugged hills and coastal plains, warm days and cooling sea breezes shape grapes of depth and generosity. From this southern Italian landscape, Cantine Benvenuto crafts Celeste Rosato, a rosé that reflects the intensity of the Mediterranean while maintaining freshness and poise. Made from Nero d’Avola, this wine captures the vibrant energy of Calabria in a style that is both expressive and inviting.
Product Details:
- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d’Avola
- ABV: 14%
- Farming Practices: Sustainable vineyard management
- Soil Type: Clay-limestone soils with Mediterranean influence
- Fermentation: Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
- Aging: Short maturation in a tank to preserve fruit and freshness
- Sweetness: Dry
- Style: Rosé – Rich and Fruity
Sensory Description:
Celeste Rosato pours a vivid rose-pink hue, offering aromas of ripe strawberry, raspberry, and blood orange, layered with hints of rose petal and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, it is generous and rounded, with flavors of red berries and citrus zest balanced by refreshing acidity. The texture is smooth yet lively, carrying into a clean, fruit-driven finish that reflects the warmth and brightness of its southern origins.
Awards & Accolades:
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No major awards reported
Winemaker’s Background:
Cantine Benvenuto is a family-owned winery rooted in Calabria, dedicated to expressing the region’s character through native grape varieties and thoughtful, modern winemaking. Alongside Nero d’Avola, the estate works with grapes such as Zibibbo and Muscat of Alexandria, producing wines that balance tradition with approachability. Celeste Rosato represents the winery’s focus on freshness, purity, and Mediterranean identity.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve well chilled at 8–10°C (46–50°F). This rosato pairs beautifully with Manchego or Parmesan, grilled vegetables, or charcuterie, and works especially well alongside seafood pasta, lightly spiced dishes, or as a refreshing aperitif.
Bright, generous, and distinctly southern, Cantine Benvenuto ‘Celeste’ Rosato Calabria IGT is a vivid expression of Nero d’Avola in rosé form, a wine that brings Calabria’s sun, fruit, and warmth straight to the glass.
