Le Coste

Le Coste Litrozzo Rosato Wine 2023

Name: Le Coste Litrozzo Rosato Wine 2023
Brand: Le Coste
SKU: LECOSTE-LITROZZOROSATO
Price: 30.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$30.00

Style: Dry, light-bodied rosé; fragrant, energetic, and thirst-quenching with volcanic minerality
Grapes & Terroir: Aleatico, Sangiovese, Merlot, and Procanico from certified organic vineyards on volcanic soils near Lake Bolsena, northern Lazio
Winemaking: Minimal skin contact on reds, brief maceration on Procanico; spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts; unfined, unfiltered, no added sulfites
Serving Temperature & Decanting: Serve chilled at 48-52°F; no decanting needed—drink straight from the bottle if you like
Pairing: Carciofi alla giudia (Roman fried artichokes)
Similar To: Dry Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo or Bandol rosé for those who enjoy mineral-driven, savory pink wines

Tasting notes

Vibrant coral with deeper pink reflections. The nose bursts with wild strawberry, blood orange zest, and crushed rose petals layered over flinty volcanic minerality. On the palate, tart red currant and cranberry meet saline freshness and subtle herbal notes, finishing dry and invigorating.

Food pairings

Carciofi alla giudia, supplì, grilled octopus, porchetta, fresh mozzarella, tomato bruschetta, seafood salads, fritto misto, pizza

Product description

Le Coste Litrozzo Rosato 2023 is a natural rosé from Gradoli in northern Lazio, overlooking Lake Bolsena's volcanic crater. This certified organic wine blends Aleatico, Sangiovese, and Merlot—vinified with minimal skin contact—alongside Procanico, which undergoes brief maceration. Winemakers Gianmarco Antonuzzi and Clémentine Bouveron ferment spontaneously with indigenous yeasts and bottle without fining, filtration, or added sulfites. Le Coste Litrozzo Rosato 2023 draws character from iron-rich volcanic soils, delivering a dry, vibrant rosé in a generous one-liter format ideal for sharing. 12% ABV.

Dry/Sweet:, Dry
Wine Type:, Rosé
Wine Style:, Light Body
Grapes:, Aleatico, Sangiovese, Merlot, Procanico
Farming:, Organic and Biodynamic
Vintage:, 2023
Alcohol:, 12%
Country:, Italy
Region:, Lazio
Appellation:, NA
Bottle Size:, 1L
Sugar Level:, Low Sugar, Zero Added Sugar

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Le Coste Litrozzo Rosato Wine 2023

$30.00

Producer profile

Le Coste

Le Coste has achieved cult status among natural wine enthusiasts since Gianmarco Antonuzzi and Clémentine Bouveron founded the estate in 2004. They arrived in Gradoli with considerable experience, having worked for legendary French producers including Bruno Schueller in Alsace, Didier Barral in Languedoc, Dard et Ribo in the Rhône, Jean-Paul Thévenet and Marcel Lapierre in Beaujolais, and Philippe Pacalet in Burgundy. Gianmarco, a law graduate and sommelier, grew up in this area and recognized the potential of its volcanic terroirs.

They began with three hectares of abandoned land and have expanded to roughly 14 hectares comprising vineyards, olive groves, chestnut trees, and oak forests. The estate overlooks Lake Bolsena, with vines planted at densities up to 10,000 plants per hectare, including massale selections and ungrafted vines. While not officially Demeter-certified, their biodynamic practices often exceed certification requirements—copper and sulfur treatments, when used at all, remain well below permitted levels.

Clémentine, trained as an agronomist, manages viticulture while Gianmarco handles cellar work. They vinify in an ancient cellar in Gradoli's village center, using old barriques and botti. Nothing is added at any stage—fermentation relies entirely on indigenous yeasts, and wines are bottled without fining, filtration, or sulfur. Each vintage produces a dizzying array of cuvées, each with distinct personality.

The "Litrozzo" wines represent their most accessible range—generous one-liter bottles designed for everyday drinking. The name playfully suggests casual, voluminous enjoyment. These wines showcase Le Coste's philosophy at friendly prices while demonstrating that zero-compromise natural winemaking can yield thoroughly drinkable results.

Discover more Le Coste wines: Litrozzo Rosso, Litrozzo Bianco, and Rosso di Gaetano. Browse our best-selling natural wines.

Wine region

Lazio, Italy

Northern Lazio remains one of Italy's best-kept viticultural secrets, a landscape shaped by ancient volcanic activity where vines have grown since Etruscan times. Lake Bolsena—Europe's largest volcanic crater lake—dominates the terrain, its round shape a reminder of eruptions that created the mineral-rich soils prized by winemakers today.

The village of Gradoli sits on slopes cascading toward the lake's northern shore, roughly 150 kilometers from Rome and close to the Umbrian border. This area, part of Alta Tuscia, enjoys a climate neither fully Mediterranean nor continental, with the lake moderating temperature extremes and extending the growing season. Morning mists give way to warm days, while cool nights preserve acidity in the grapes.

Volcanic soils here are exceptionally rich in iron, minerals, and volcanic ash—elements that translate into wines with distinctive saline, flinty character. The steep hillsides require hand labor, but this difficulty yields concentrated fruit from vines forced to struggle for nutrients. Many vineyards are planted at densities exceeding 10,000 vines per hectare.

Lazio's broader wine identity centers on white varieties—Malvasia and Trebbiano dominate, particularly in Frascati and Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone. Yet the Gradoli area preserves indigenous varieties rarely seen elsewhere: Procanico (a local Trebbiano variant), Roscetto, Aleatico, and Grechetto Rosso. Red grapes like Sangiovese and Merlot have naturalized over generations.

A new wave of natural winemakers has revived interest in this forgotten corner, embracing organic and biodynamic farming while vinifying without additives. Their wines reflect volcanic terroir with unusual clarity, offering character and freshness distinct from more famous Italian regions.

Explore Lazio natural wines and Italian natural wines.

Frequently asked question

When is my order shipping?

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We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

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2) Consolidate the returned package with your next order: this option is free of charge and it's the most popular option.

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