Bosco, Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo, Superiore, Abruzzo, Italy, 2019

If you're looking for a picnic rosé then look elsewhere - at 14.5% this is not exactly a light lunchtime treat! From vineyards at 450m above sea level in Civitaquana, Pescara, it is, however, a delicious wine in its own right. Aromas of raspberry, plum, strawberry and a lifted note of rose petal draw you into the palate, which is dense and intense. Flavours of strawberry, raspberry, plum, white pepper, herb and saline hints all neatly fall into place, with a steely finish which lightens the mood. Impressively balanced, this is a fantastic example of what Montepulciano in Abruzzo can achieve in its pink guise.