San Salvatore Paestum Campania Rosato "Vetere" 2023 IGP
(Campania, Italy) - [VM 91] [JS 90]

About the Winery:
San Salvatore is located in the heart of the Cilento National Park, near Paestum, Stio and Giungano, in the Campania region of southern Italy. With 149 hectares devoted to organically-farmed agriculture, including vineyards, olive groves, and crops that support their 550-head of water buffalo, San Salvatore has quickly become one of Italy's most environmentally-conscious Azienda Agricola.

In 2006 Giuseppe Pagano, a successful entrepreneur and hotelier in the Paestum region of Campania created San Salvatore from a series of unique plots of land in Cilento and various vineyards across the region. The winery is named for Giuseppe's firstborn son, Salvatore, who was born in 1988. Already famous for his 500-head herd of Bufala and delicious Mozzarella, Giuseppe built a state-of-the-art winery where he marries the importance of tradition with the latest advances in winemaking techniques.

San Salvatore's first harvest was in 2009, but their historic vineyards were planted by the Ancient Greeks with the same varieties that continue to flourish in this region today: Falanghina, Fiano, Greco, and Aglianico. This mountainous region of Campania has a high level of biodiversity and the soil is rich in minerals. The influence of the nearby sea and ideal sun exposure help to create an ideal microclimate for viticulture and other crops.

About this Wine:
Made from organically grown Aglianico grapes, by one of the top producers in Campania. The first thing you will notice is the very cool shaped bottle, the second thing will be the very cool color of the wine - it is the color of Watermelon Jolly Ranchers!

This Italian Rosato has red berry, citrus notes, and great depth, all resulting in the most compelling wine of the tasting. Crisp and bright, with great intensity and yet low in alcohol (11.5%). If you want to step up your Rosé game, this is the wine to do it!

The grapes are very gently pressed and then fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. Magliano Vetere is the name of a small town near one of the San Salvatore vineyards. The word Vetere comes from the Latin word "vetus", which means "old".

Ratings & Reviews

91 Points - Vinous Media:
“The 2023 Rosato Vetere Limited is a total pleasure on the nose, mixing sweet spices and strawberries with hints of candied lime. This is zesty in character, with crisp orchard fruits and green melon that swirl along a stream of vibrant acidity. A tinge of minerality lingers as the 2023 finishes incredibly fresh and long, leaving a gentle tannic crunch that makes for a lovely punctuation.” - Eric Guido (May 2024)

90 Points - James Suckling:
"A pale and fresh rosé that has apple-blossom, grapefruit and pomegranate aromas. Crisp and medium-bodied with a light phenolic, pithy touch. Dry." (Oct 2024)