Perfectly Imperfect

Dominio Imperfetto is a winemaking project born in Abruzzo out of the ambition of the De Cerchio family, already an established name in the area. The idea behind it is to express a new vision of Abruzzo wine: modern, sustainable and deeply tied to its place. The vineyards lie in the Adriatic Trabocchi belt, a coastal strip with a mild, breezy climate and limestone and sandy soils that give the grapes elegance, freshness and complexity. The estate farms organically and works in the cellar with respect for nature, favouring spontaneous fermentations with indigenous yeasts and minimal intervention. Every label is meant to stand for the beauty of natural imperfection, a notion that has become the brand’s stylistic and philosophical signature. The result is wines that are authentic and distinctive, never standardised: small masterpieces born of a balance between place, creativity and craft.

Rosé Perfectly Imperfect is the very essence of the Dominio Imperfetto philosophy: a “perfectly imperfect” wine, honest, luminous and vibrant. It comes from a balanced blend of Merlot (60%), Montepulciano (20%) and Sangiovese (20%) from organically farmed vineyards. The grapes are pressed gently to draw only the free-run must, the purest and most fragrant part, which ferments at low temperature in steel to preserve freshness and aromatic finesse. After fermentation the wine rests on the fine lees for about two months, gaining softness and complexity without losing its remarkable drinkability. The result is a modern, refined rosé that brings together fragrance, balance and personality.

Perfectly Imperfect shows a delicate pink, luminous and bright, recalling a sunset or the palest rose petals. Clear and transparent, it is elegant to look at. The nose offers an intense fruity and floral profile, led by strawberry, cherry and small red fruits, with citrus hints and light notes of rose or violet. Delicate herbaceous nuances sit alongside these main sensations. The palate shows fine freshness and liveliness, a balance between acidity and softness, with returns of juicy red fruit and a light but well-defined structure. The finish is harmonious, pleasant and persistent. Although it is made to be enjoyed young, it can be kept until around 2028. This rosé is extremely versatile, at home both as an aperitif and alongside light dishes. Excellent with raw seafood, such as oysters, anchovies and fish tartare. Delicate fish dishes: carpaccio, ceviche, grilled or steamed fillets, seafood salads. Starters and finger food: sushi, sashimi, shellfish, crostini with salmon or tuna. Vegetable dishes, mixed salads, cold soups. Fresh cheeses (fiordilatte, robiola, delicate goat’s cheeses). In summer it also goes well with light Mediterranean dishes, such as pasta with fresh tomato and basil, or vegetable couscous.

Serving temperature 8–10 °C

Region: Abruzzo

Vintage: 2024

Alcohol: 12%

Size: 75 cl

Producer: Dominio Imperfetto

Grape varieties: 60% Merlot, 20% Montepulciano, 20% Sangiovese

Appellation: Terre di Chieti IGT Rosato Biologico

Food pairings: starters, finger food, raw seafood, delicate fish dishes, Mediterranean dishes, vegetable dishes, fresh cheeses