Nothing about the hot, crusty plains of Puglia, nor the leathery rich Primitivo grape immediately suggest themselves to rosé wine, but in the right places, where the wind blows constantly across the Salento plain, and with the right old vines that make for more evenly developed grapes, it can be done, and with panache! Borgo dei Trulli is named for the local conical stone huts built for shepherds and farmers in centuries past that pepper the landscape of Puglia, surprisingly elegant structures – just like this full bodied rosé. Aromas include juicy raspberry, cranberry, and mareschino cherry with a bit of basil and sage. The palate is full and velvety textured thanks to three months the wine spends sur lie, with a delicious pop of acidity and flavors of strawberry, peach, orange and pepper. This is the perfect rose for cold weather and a great choice for lentils, crusty seafood, or creamy vegetable soups.