Girotondo Rosato 2023 I Forestieri

Girotondo Rosato 2023

Vineyard philosophy

Girotondo Rosato comes from the same vineyard as the Rosso, with Sangiovese vines rooted in clay and rhyolite soils at an average of 150 metres above sea level, in the wild Alta Maremma.

Winemaking

Direct pressing of whole clusters, spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel to preserve freshness and purity. Two months stabilisation in concrete tanks before bottling.

Tasting notes

A taut, salty rosé with vibrant acidity that captures the wild Maremma’s coastal character. Perfect as an all-round food wine.

Technical sheet

• Producer: I Forestieri

• Vintage: 2023

• Region: Tuscany, Alta Maremma

• Grape: Sangiovese 100%

• Soil: clay and rhyolite

• Vinification: direct press, stainless steel, concrete stabilisation

• Alcohol: 11%

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Forestieri: The story of an authentic Maremma

The birth of Forestieri

“At the bar, they call you a foreigner if you weren’t born and raised here, in Roccatederighi.” This is how Dario Marinari, from Pisa, and Ezequiel Allassia, from Argentina, describe the origin of their unique project in the heart of Alta Maremma, a high-hill area protected by UNESCO in the Metalliferous Hills Park. Here, far from the classic Maremma landscapes lined with cypress avenues, there are only dirt roads winding through Mediterranean scrub up to chestnut woods, on a geologically diverse terrain ranging from volcanic rocks to sandstone, galestro, and clay.

Vineyard philosophy

Forestieri is born from a wild and varied terroir, far from industrial viticulture. The vineyards, located between 150 and almost 600 meters above sea level, are cultivated with an ancient mixed planting method where different grape varieties grow side by side in the same row. On about 5 hectares grow Sangiovese, Trebbiano, Malvasia Bianca Toscana, Ciliegiolo, Malvasia Nera, Alicante Nero, Moscato, and other rare native varieties, all managed with one principle: no chemicals, neither in the vineyard nor in the cellar.

Winery approach

The winemaking at Forestieri follows the same ethical line as the vineyard: fermentations happen spontaneously, using only the indigenous yeasts naturally present on the grapes. The only addition is a tiny amount of sulfur before bottling, to preserve the wine’s integrity and longevity. This approach results in authentic wines, a pure expression of a challenging and unconventional territory, made for those seeking true, natural flavors far from industrial compromises.

Forestieri represents a timeless Maremma, with artisanal wines that are vibrant, fresh, and full of personality, capable of telling the complex story of a unique and little-known landscape.