Putzenhof Bozner Leiten Rosso 2016

The Alto Adige’s tiny Sudtirol Bozner Leiten (or Colli di Bolzano DOC) located just south of Bolzano is a cool, subalpine zone distinguished for its superb expressions of the Schiava grape. Putzenhof’s classic Bozner Leiten blend of Schiava (85%), Lagrein, and Pinot Noir yields a pale cherry-colored wine with glorious scents of red rose petals, pomegranate seeds, tar, and menthol. Buoyant and vibrant on the palate, the wine’s zesty expression of light red fruits marries seamlessly with earthy minerals and floral violet petal overtones. With its alpine softness, lightness, and freshness, this is a stunning choice for a summertime red that can take a chill and provide the substance of a red wine with the refreshment of a fine rose. Buy a case for serving now and over the coming two years with grilled squashes, pork tenderloin, broiled salmon, roast chicken, or  to sip all by itself and enjoy the wine’s sublime balance of lightness, refreshment, and soulfulness.