Andrea Occhipinti Lazio Rosato Alea Rosa 2024

What is this wine? Andrea Occhipinti farms organically on the volcanic slopes above Lake Bolsena in Lazio, working primarily with indigenous grapes Aleatico and Grechetto Rosso. Alea Rosa is his dry rosato made from Aleatico, a variety more commonly used for sweet wines but here vinified to highlight its perfumed, elegant side. The 2024 vintage produced lively, aromatic wines with bright fruit and freshness—perfect for rosé. Why get this wine? This is rosé with a strong sense of place and originality. Instead of Provençal imitation, Occhipinti delivers something uniquely central Italian: fragrant, mineral, and refreshing, with character drawn from Aleatico’s natural aromatics and volcanic soils. It’s a rosé for adventurous drinkers who want something distinctive yet still versatile at the table. What does this wine taste like? Vivid strawberry, pomegranate, and blood orange lifted by floral notes of rose and hibiscus. Crisp, mineral, and refreshing on the palate, with lively acidity