Ercole Rosato 2023

Region: Piemonte, Italy

Grape Varieties: 65% Barbera & 35% Dolcetto

Like the wines above, Ercole is the proprietary label for importer Weston Hoard and his company, The Piedmont Guy. As a niche importer of only wines from the Italian region of Piedmont, he needed an inexpensive wine he could sell for by-the-glass pours and everyday drinking. Working with a cooperative in the village of Monferrato he created a series of wines from the area that offer stunning quality and value. In fact, the Barbera is a top 10 selling wine in the Orlando store.

The Ercole Rosé is a blend of Barbera (65%) and Dolcetto (35%).  This is a bit heavier than a Provence Rosé, perfect for cooler weather, with a juicy mouthful of strawberry, lingonberry and rhubarb fruit. The added texture softens the finish and makes this a real crowd pleaser.