Hugo Vercasson, Rosa 2023
Place: Rhône, France
Grape: Syrah
Vibe: Pretty
Really into Syrah when it gets a direct press. You get that glorious wild strawberry thing, plus a stunning herbal profile often missing from the paler pinks further south. Add a splash of carbonic Cinsault and suddenly you’ve got raspberries and roses in the mixer. Amphora aging, Hugo’s calling card, brings a gentle, earthy edge that sees us off into the sweetest of sunsets. Darker than most, this is comfortably in the light red zone. ABV: 12.7%