Rosé wine is increasingly conquering the Italian and international wine scenes. Waiting to get to know the best rosé wines in the world with the World Championships which will take place preliminarily in L'Aquila from 4 to 6 June, the ranking of the Italian ones arrives. The Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC 2019 by Valentini and the “Annamaria Clementi” Franciacorta Rosé Riserva Extra Brut DOCG 2011 by Ca' del Bosco are respectively the best still rosé wine and the best rosé bubbly in Italy of 2021. This is stated by 50 Top Italy Rosé, a newborn online guide edited by Adele Elisabetta Granieri and Chiara Giorleo under the brand name 50 Top, an editorial project that has garnered great acclaim in recent years thanks to the rankings in the world of pizzerias and restaurants. This success is also due to the evaluation criteria that now represent a sort of trademark that distinguishes all the Top 50 guides.
The awards ceremony, conducted by Vino.tv wine influencer Chiara Giannotti, took place online from the island of Procida, the Italian capital of culture 2022.
On the podium, for the still wines category, behind the iconic Valentini label, Stefano Amerighi's "Syrah Rosa" Toscana Rosato IGT 2020 and the "Grayasusi" (Silver Label) Calabria Rosato IGT 2020 from the Ceraudo company were positioned . While, among the bubbles, behind the masterpiece produced by Ca' del Bosco, the "Giulio Ferrari" Riserva del Fondatore Trento Doc Rosé Extra Brut 2008 by Ferrari and the "Farfalla" Noir Collection Rosé Spumante MC Extra Brut by the cellar Ballabio.
There are also several special prizes awarded. The DS Glass Award Cellar of the Year 2021 went to the Letrari company, in the standings with its Trento Doc Talento Rosé Brut 2018 (in 7th place among bubbles). The Oleandri Resort Award News of the Year 2021 to Ca' di Rajo Prosecco Rosé Treviso Doc Brut. The Municipality of Procida Award Meritorious of Rosato 2021 at the "Five Roses Anniversary" Salento Rosato IGT 2020 by Leone De Castris. The Vinolok Award for Innovation and Environmental Sustainability 2021 to Barone Pizzini's Franciacorta Rosé Docg Extra Brut 2016. DS Glass Award Innovative Communication 2021 to Donnafugata's “Rosa – Dolce&Gabbana Limited Edition” Sicilia Rosato DOC 2020. Finally, the Vinolok Award Best Design 2021, which went to the "Vetere" Paestum Rosato IGP 2020 of San Salvatore.
An acknowledgment that deserves a separate mention, as design is a decisive factor in the success of a wine, especially in rosés. For this reason, a special jury composed of three important experts in the field assigned it: Vincenzo Russo (PhD and Coordinator of the Neuromarketing Research Center of the IULM University), Cesare Cunaccia (Writer journalist and brand consultant) and Giampiero Panepinto (architect). To whom was also entrusted the task of evaluating the design aspect of the labels in the competition, contributing with their judgment to the final score.
The big news in the wine world is certainly that of Prosecco Rosé DOC. Pinot Noir pairs up with Glera, adding all the charm of pink nuances to the already irresistible appeal of Italian style and giving life to a product ready to invade international markets.
However, the whole national territory is represented by the 100 total labels present in the two rankings, with a clear difference between the origin of still wines and that of bubbles. In the first case, in fact, most of the companies are based in the Centre-South and in particular in the areas that have historically been dedicated to the production of rosés. Puglia and Sicily first (both present with 8 labels), then Calabria (7), Campania (6), Abruzzo (5), Tuscany and Piedmont (3), Alto-Adige, Veneto and Lombardy (2), Basilicata, Umbria , Liguria and Friuli Venezia Giulia (1). In the case of bubbles, on the other hand, the North dominates, with its renowned sparkling wine denominations: Lombardy (with 15 wines all from Franciacorta and Oltrepò Pavese), Trentino (12, all Trento DOC), Piedmont (8, mainly Alta Langa), Veneto (7, as mentioned with the novelty of Prosecco Rosé), then Emilia Romagna and Sicily (3), Puglia (2).
“The overall level – underline the two curators – is certainly very high in both categories. That of rosés is a rapidly growing sector, which in recent years has recorded very interesting sales volumes. A typology which, despite being often underestimated by official critics, enjoys particular appeal in the average consumer range, thus leaving the circle of wine enthusiasts. This is the reason for this new guide which, like all the projects that are part of the 50 Top brand, aims to address buyers directly and be immediately usable for readers".
Below are the two complete rankings and the list of special prizes.
50 Top Italy Rosé – Still Wines 2021
1 Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC 2019 - Valentini
2 “Syrah Rosa” Toscana Rosato IGT 2020 – Stefano Amerighi
3 “Grayasusi” (Silver Label) Calabria Rosato IGT 2020 – Ceraudo
4 Terre Siciliane Rosato IGT 2019 – Bonavita
5 “Rosé d'Amour” Rosé Wine – Possa
6 “Piè delle Vigne” Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC 2018 – Cataldi Madonna
7 Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC 2020 - Tiberius
8 “JeT” Toscana Rosato IGT 2020 – Castello di Montepò
9 Cirò Rosato DOC 2020 - Cataldo Calabretta Winemaker
10 "Five Roses Anniversary" Salento Rosato IGT 2020 - Leone De Castris
11 “Pellerosa” Roccamonfina Aglianico IGT 2019 – The Cacciagalli
12 "Millemetri" Etna Rosato DOC 2017 - Feudo Cavaliere
13 “Chakra Rosato” Puglia Primitivo Rosato IGT 2020 – Giovanni Aiello winemaker for love
14 “Grecu di Livanti” Sicily Rosato DOC 2019 – Feudo Disisa
15 Langhe Rosato DOC 2020 – Trediberri
16 “Rosato delle Ripalte” Tuscan Coast Rosato IGT 2020 – Tenuta delle Ripalte
17 “Getis” Costa d'Amalfi Tramonti Rosato DOC 2019 – Reale
18 Calabria Rosato IGP 2020 – 'For Life
19 Cerasuolo D'Abruzzo DOC 2019 - Royal Valley
20 “Mjère” Salento Rosato IGT 2020 – Michele Calò
21 South Tyrol Lagrein Kretzer DOC 2020 – Muri Convent Cellar – Gries
22 "Rosammare" Terre Siciliane Rosato IGT 2020 - Barraco
23 “Keya” Bardolino Chiaretto Classico DOC 2020 – GUERRIERI RIZZARDI
24 "ED" Amalfi Coast Rosato DOC 2020 - Tenuta San Francesco
25th Cirò Rosato DOC 2020 – Scala
26 “Maschitano Rosato” Basilicata IGT 2019 – Carmelite Musto
27 "Arì" Etna Rosato DOC 2019 - Tenute Mannino di Plachi
28 “299” Rosato In Amphora – Strong del Vento
29 South Tyrol Lagrein Rosé DOC 2020 – Cantina Tramin
30 “Ondarosa” Puglia IGT 2020 – Amastuola
31 “Rose – Dolce&Gabbana Limited Edition” Sicily Rosato DOC 2020 – Donnafugata
32 “Nasciolo” Umbria Rosato IGT 2020 – Annesanti
33 “Clâr Delune” Friuli Grave Rosato DOC 2020 – Piera Martellozzo
34 Aglianico del Taburno Rosato DOCG 2020 – Fontanavecchia
35 Bardolino Chiaretto Classico DOC 2020 – Villabella vineyards
36 “Madamarosè” Sicily Syrah DOC 2020 – Tasca d'Almerita, Sallier de La Tour Estate
37 “Idea Rosa di Primitivo” Puglia IGT 2020 – Varvaglione
38 Rosa del Golfo Salento Rosato IGT 2020 – Rosa del Golfo
39 “RosaMara” Valtènesi Riviera del Garda Classico Chiaretto DOC 2020 – Costaripa, Mattia Vezzola
40 “Il Marinetto” Calabria Rosato IGT 2020 – Sergio Arcuri
41 “Giusi” Cerasuolo D'Abruzzo DOC 2020 – Terraviva
42 “Preafète” Valtènesi Chiaretto DOC 2019 – Podere dei Folli
43 "Celeste" Calabria Rosato IGT 2020 - Welcome Cellars
44 “Libertà” Piedmont IGT 2019 – Massa vineyards
45 “Don Pietro” Terre Siciliane IGT 2019 – Of the Princes of Spadafora
46 “Girofle” Salento Rosato IGP 2020 – Garofano Vineyards and Cellars
47 “Munazei” Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosato DOC 2020 – Casa Setaro
48 “Vetere” Paestum Rosato PGI 2020 – San Salvatore
49 “Terre Farne” Calabria Rosato IGT 2020 – Librandi
50 “EstRosa” Murgia Primitivo Rosato IGT 2020 – Pietraventosa
50 Top Italy Rosé – Bubbles 2021
1 “Annamaria Clementi” Franciacorta Rosé Riserva Extra Brut Docg 2011 – Ca' del Bosco
2 “Giulio Ferrari” Founder's Reserve Trento Doc Rosé Extra Brut 2008 – Ferrari
3 “Farfalla” Noir Collection Rosé Spumante MC Extra Brut – Ballabio
4 “Oudeis” Rosé de Saignée Alta Langa Rosé Docg Brut 2017 – Enrico Serafino
5 “Il Mattaglio” Rosé Spumante MC Brut – Cantina della Volta
6 Trento Doc Rosé Extra Brut 2016 – Moser
7 Trento Doc Talento Rosé Brut 2018 – Letrari
8 “Parosé” Franciacorta Rosé Docg Pas Dosé 2015 – Il Mosnel
9 “'61 Nature Rosé” Franciacorta Rosé Docg Dosaggio Zero 2013 – Berlucchi
10 “Mariella” Franciacorta Riserva Rosé Docg Dosage Zero 2014 – Contadi Castaldi
11 “Zero de Saignée” Alta Langa Rosé Riserva Docg Pas Dosé 2015 – Enrico Serafino
12 “For England” Alta Langa Rosé Docg Pas Dosé 2016 – Contract
13 “Mecco” Spumante MC Rosé Dosaggio Zero 2015 – Cantina del Signore
14 Franciacorta Rosé Docg Brut 2016 – Bellavista
15 “Saignée della Rocca” Oltrepò Pavese Docg Pinot Noir MC Rosé Brut – Conte Vistarino
16 “1673” Rosé Trento Doc Brut 2014 – Cesarini Sforza
17 “Montecérésino” Rosé Oltrepò Pavese MC Docg Brut 2014 – Travaglino
18 Trento Doc Rosé Brut – Black Abbot
19 “Piancastello” Rosé Trento Doc Riserva Brut 2015 – Endrizzi
20 “Riserva della Famiglia” Oltrepò Pavese Rosé MC Pinot Noir Docg Pas Dosé 2013 – Calatroni
21 Franciacorta Rosé Docg Brut – Mirabella
22 “Altinum” Trento Doc Rosé Brut – Cantina Aldeno
23 Alta Langa Rosé Riserva Brut 2015 – Colombo
24 Franciacorta Rosé Docg Extra Brut 2016 – Barone Pizzini
25 “N” Rosé de Noirs Spumante MC Brut 2016 – Deltetto
26 “Cavaliere Nero” Trento Doc Rosé Riserva Extra Brut 2013 – Revì
27 Lambrusco di Sorbara Spumante Doc MC Brut 2015 – Cantina della Volta
28 Prosecco Rosé Treviso Doc Brut – Ca' di Rajo
29 “Caterina di Plachi” Etna Spumante Doc Rosé MC Brut 2017 – Tenute Mannino di Plachi
30 “Molinàr” Spumante MC Rosé Extra Brut 2016 – Pojer and Sandri
31 Oltrepò Pavese Docg Cruasé Pinot Nero MC Rosé Brut – Tenuta Mazzolino
32 “600Uno” Trento Doc Rosé Brut – Council
33 Oltrepò Pavese Docg Pinot Noir MC Rosé Brut 2013 – Cigognola Castle
34 Spumante MC Rosé Brut 2015 – Parusso
35 Prosecco Rosé Doc Brut 2020 – Bosco del Merlo
36 “Rite” Lambrusco di Sorbara Dop – Zucchi
37 “Ancestral” Alta Langa Rosé Docg 2014 – Borgo Moncalvo
38 Trento Doc Rosé Brut – Altemasi
39 Spumante MC Brut Rosé – D'Araprì
40 Spumante Rosé MC Brut 2016 – Donnafugata
41 Incrocio Manzoni 13.0.25 Rosé Extra Brut – Learned
42 "Jeio" Prosecco Rosé Doc Brut 2020 - Bisol
43 Trento Doc Rosé Brut 2017 – Pisoni
44 Franciacorta Docg Rosé Brut 2016 – Le Marchesine
45 Prosecco Rosé Treviso Doc Brut 2020 - Sorelle Bronca
46 “Simona Natale” Spumante MC Dosaggio Zero 2016 – Gianfranco Fino
47 Franciacorta Rosé Docg Brut – Castello Bonomi
48 Prosecco Rosé Doc Brut 2020 - Paladin
49 “Nero 21” Spumante Rosé MC Nero d'Avola Sicilia Dop – Coppola 1971
50 Prosecco Rosé Doc Brut 2020 - Masottina
50 Top Italy Rosés – Special Awards 2021
Meritorious of the Rosato 2021 - Municipality of Procida Award
“Five Roses Anniversary” Salento Rosato IGT 2020 – Leone De Castris
Best Design 2021 – Vinolok Award
“Vetere” Paestum Rosato PGI 2020 – San Salvatore
Innovation and Environmental Sustainability 2021 – Vinolok Award
Franciacorta Rosé Docg Extra Brut 2016 – Barone Pizzini
Innovative Communication 2021 – DS Glass Award
“Rosa – Dolce&Gabbana Limited Edition” Sicilia Rosato DOC 2020 – Donnafugata
News of the Year 2021 – Oleandri Resort Award
Prosecco Rosé Treviso Doc Brut – Ca' di Rajo
Cellar of the Year 2021 – DS Glass Award
Trento Doc Talento Rosé Brut 2018 – Letrari
